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Recommended AP Labs and Associated Topics from College Board

Recommended Experiment

Aligned 2019-2020 Topic

Use the absorption of light to determine the identity and/or concentration of an analyte in solution.

Beers Law analysis of cobalt chloride solutionĀ 

Beers law analysis of Blue Dye mixture

Spectroscopy determination of the percent of salicylic acid in Aspirin GuidedĀ  InquiryĀ 

3.11

Use differences in intermolecular forces to separate a mixture into its components or to determine the identity of components of a mixture.

Separation of components of a homogeneous mixture using simple distillation and column chromatography.Ā 

2.1/2.2/3.2/3.7/3.9

Determine the formula of a compound by measuring the stoichiometry of the reaction of that compound with known reagents.

4.4/4.5

Use gravimetric analysis to determine the amount of an analyte in a mixture.

Aspirin Synthesis and AnalysisĀ 

1.1/1.3

Use titration to determine the concentration of an analyte in a solution.

4.2/4.6

Determine the rate law of a chemical reaction.

5.3

Use calorimetry to determine the change in enthalpy of a process.

6.4

Build electrochemical cells to determine the
characteristics of an electrochemical reaction.

4.7/9.7

Explore the impact of disturbances on an equilibrium system.

Lechatelier’s Principle using Cobalt complexes and Carbon Dioxide Chemical Equilibrium Lab

7.9/7.10

Use titration to characterize an acid or base solution.

8.5

Prepare a buffer solution.

The determination of the Ionization Constant ofĀ  an IndicatorĀ  using SpectroscopyĀ 

8.8/8.9/8.10


Ā  Ā Our Lab List and Procedures

1

Determination of Bunsen burner flame temperature using Thermocouple wire and voltage conversion Chart.

Unit Conversions
High Temperature Recording Methods
Types of Burners
Seebeck Effect and Thermocouple Wire
Voltage Concept
Use of VoltmetersĀ 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/thermocouple-temperature-recording-kit/

40 Min

2

Separation of components of a homogeneous mixture using simple distillation and column chromatography.Ā 

Another Column Chromatography Experiment

Use of Volumetric Glassware
Use of Ground Glassware
Methods of Separation Science
Chromatography Ā 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/simple-distillation-kit/

https://mini-concepts.com/product/column-chromatography-suction-apparatus/

40 Min

3

The Scientific Method GuidedĀ  Inquiry BasedĀ 
Student determines Identity of Unknown Liquid Based on physical characteristics and its ability to liquefy air.
Determine alternate method of recording temperature

Science Practice 6

40 Min

4

Excitor LED Box -Relationship between Energy and WavelengthLedĀ 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/plancks-constant-demo-kit-led-exciter-box-item-400/

40 Min

5

Graphical Determination of Planck’s ConstantĀ 

Demo

https://mini-concepts.com/product/plancks-constant-probe-kit-for-vernier-lab-quest-item-650/

Planck’s Constant Probe for Vernier Lab # 1116

40 Min

6

Spectroscopy of Gases Using Discharge TubeĀ 

Determine the emission Spectrum of Various known gases from given gas discharge tubes.
Determine what elements present in a fluorescent light bulb
Determine energy of emissions Ā Ā 

40 Min

7

Flame Test of the Elements and Elemental Ions
DeterminationĀ  of Dried Banana and Apricots Emission Spectroscopy and Electron transition
Predict the color of the flame produced when each of your test solutions is heated in a Bunsen burnerĀ 

40 Min

8

Para magnetism using electron configuration and magnetic attractions

Paramagnetism Demo

Lab Video

Paramagnetism
Aufbau Process
Hunds Rule
Pauli Exclusion PrincipleĀ 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/electron-configuration-lab/

40 Min

9

Using Microsoft Excel for Analysis of Periodic Tendencies andĀ  Meet the Elements LabĀ 

Exceptions to Periodicity
Lanthanide contraction
Spreadsheet Analysis Techniques
Periodic relationships including, for example, atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, oxidation states, Relationships in the periodic table: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal with examples from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, and the first series of transition elements
Students are given the opportunity to take observations on many different elements on the periodic table and based on their physical characteristics determine periodic tendencies.

40 Min

10

Chemical Reactions using Crystal Growth.( Guided Inquiry)

Single replacement Reactions
in a gel matrix
Predict what possible reactions can occur based on periodicity and confirm based on observations .
Metallic Crystals

Ā Being Developed Ā Ā 

40 Min

11

Molecular Modeling Using modeling foam balls, sticks andĀ MolView

Predict the shapes of molecules by building a model of the molecule with a molecular modeling kit and applying the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion TheoryĀ 
Lewis Structures
Molecular geometry
Valence band:
hybridization of orbitals, resonance, sigma and pi bonds
VESPR Ā Ā 

Being Developed

40 Min

12

Inter-molecular attractions Lab

Adhesion vs. Cohesion

Determine relationship of capillary action to polarity
Molecular Structure effects on polarity
Structure effects of hydrogen bonding
Angle of curvature relationship to IMF
Drop size and IMF
Rate of EvaporationĀ 

Demo

IMF Kit # 1126

40 Min

13

Molecular Interactions Guided InquiryĀ 

Random miscibility determines solubility of given solutes and solvents
Observations determine relationship of structure to solubility
IMF effects on solubility and extractionĀ 

Being Developed

40 Min

14

SaponificationĀ 

Surfactants Tri-estersĀ 
Surface Tension MeasurementĀ 
VWRĀ® Analog Dry Block HeatersĀ 

Being Developed

40 Min

15

Esterification

Banana Oil and Oil of WintergreenĀ 
Being Developed

40 Min

16

Polymerization,Ā  Polymer identification and ElastomersĀ 

Synthesis of PolyurethaneĀ 
Identifying polymers based on chemical propertiesĀ 
Being Developed

40 Min

17

Aspirin Synthesis and AnalysisĀ 

Esterification Synthesis
Thin Layer Chromatography
Quantitative analysis
Theoretical Yield Calculations
Percent Yield Calculations
IR Spectroscopy

Being Developed

40 Min

18

Experimental Determination of Empirical formula of Manganese Chloride

Answer Key Sample

40 Min

19

Percent of Water and Formula of a HydrateĀ 

40 Min

20

Determination of the Molecular Formula of a FREONĀ  GasĀ 

Demo

40 Min

21

Experimental Determination of the Molar Mass of AluminumĀ 

Demo

https://mini-concepts.com/product/determination-of-molar-mass-of-aluminum-kit-800/

40 Min

22

Heat (Enthalpy) of a Reaction: Mg-HCl-Water SystemĀ 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KQBokzxmaAkbHYZWmp6E0VYJ1jb48s5/view?usp=sharing

40 Min

23

Heat of Dissolution or Guided Inquiry -Design Hand warmerĀ 

Heat of Solution Option

40 Min

24

Heat of NeutralizationĀ 

Macro Version

40 Min

25

Stoichiometry RocketsĀ 

Calculate the needed volume of oxygen to react with given volume of gases, determine the heat of the reaction, to determine the amount of work and heat produced from the reaction. Relate energy changes associated with a chemical reaction to the enthalpy of the reaction, and relate energy changes to PΔV work. 

40 Min

26

Determining the Molecular Mass of ButaneĀ 

Demo

https://mini-concepts.com/product/determine-molar-mass-of-butane-kit-item-700/

40 Min

27

Avogadro’s LawĀ 

40 Min

28

Determination ofĀ  identityĀ  of unlabeled bottles from stock roomĀ  Guided InquiryĀ 

Covalent Bonding
Ionic Bonding
Metallic Bonding
Structural Units
Forces Within Units
Forces Between Particle Units
Types of SolidsĀ 
Big Idea 2

40 Min

29

Preparation of Standardized Salicylic AcidĀ 

SolutionĀ 
Solute
Solvent
Mass %
ppm
ppb
Mole fraction
Molality
Molarity
Normality
Big Idea 6

40 Min

30

Predicting Double Replacement Reactions in Solutions based on Solubility Rules

40 Min

31

Beers Law analysis of cobalt chloride solutionĀ 

orĀ 

Use the absorption of light to determine the identity and/or concentration of an analyte in solution.

Beers Law analysis of cobalt chloride solutionĀ 

Beers law analysis of Blue Dye mixture

SampleĀ 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/beers-law-kit/

40 Min

32

Spectroscopy determination of the percent of salicylic acid in Aspirin GuidedĀ  InquiryĀ 

Students determine method of determine Salicylate
lambda max

Method of preparation of stock solutions

Determine percent salicylic acid in expired Aspirin tablet.

Being Developed

40 Min

33

Using Freezing-Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight-SIM

40 Min

34

The Kinetics of a Bleach Reaction Graphical Kinetics Analysis

Students develop procedure to determine graphical analysis ofĀ  food coloring decomposition using Bleach
Determine pseudo rate law
Determine half- life of reaction graphically

https://mini-concepts.com/product/pseudo-rate-food-coloring-rate-law-using-graphical-analysis/

40 Min

35

Guided Inquiry Kinetics of decomposition of Hydrogen CarbonateĀ 

Nature of reactants
Surface area effects
Concentration Effects
Temperature Effects Ā  Ā 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/kinetics-guided-inquiry/

40 Min

36

Kinetics of the Acid Decomposition of ThiosulfateĀ 

Graphical determination of order
Determination of rate law
Use of differential rate laws to determine order of reaction
rate constant from experimental data Ā 

https://mini-concepts.com/product/initial-rate-method-lab-kinetics-of-the-acid-decomposition-of-thiosulfate/

40 Min

37

Determination of Solubility Constant of Calcium Hydroxide using Micro-titration techniques–

Notes

https://mini-concepts.com/product/determination-of-equilibrium-constant-of-saturated-calcium-hydroxide-solution/

40 Min

38

Lechatelier’s Principle using Cobalt complexes and Carbon Dioxide Chemical Equilibrium LabĀ 

Common Ion Effect
Simultaneous Equilibrium

https://mini-concepts.com/product/aqueous-carbon-dioxide-equilibrium-kit-606/

40 Min

39

Determination Of Equilibrium Constant for a system at Equilibrium

Column Ion Exchange
Combination Indicators
Micro-Titration
pH measurement
Vernier Technology

https://mini-concepts.com/product/111/

40 Min

40

Preparation of Sodium Hydroxide Solution and Standardization using a primary standardĀ 

Endpoint
Equivalence Point and Midpoint
Micro-titration using Syringes
Titration Curves Ā 

Training Video

Demo Video

https://mini-concepts.com/product/titration-kit-item-25/

40 Min

41

Guided Inquiry Determination of Molecular Weight and Ka of an Unknown Organic AcidĀ 

pH Probes
Titration Curves usingĀ 
Data Acquisition ( Logger Pro)
Determination of Equivalence PointĀ 
Using 2ndĀ Derivatives
Determination of Midpoint to determine pKa
Vernier Technology

https://mini-concepts.com/product/titration-kit-item-25/

40 Min

42

Hydrolysis and Indicators

Types of Salts
Neutralization and Hydrolysis Ā 

40 Min

43

The determination of the Ionization Constant ofĀ  an IndicatorĀ  using SpectroscopyĀ 

Prepare Buffer Solutions
Calculations using Hasselbach Equation
Beers Law
Vernier Technology Ā 

Being Developed

40 Min

44

Redox Standardization of HCl using Potassium Iodate –

https://mini-concepts.com/product/reduction-oxidation-titration-kit-55/

40 Min

45

Guided Inquiry Analysis of Household Peroxide

https://mini-concepts.com/product/miniscale-hydrogen-peroxide-analysis-kit/

40 Min

46

Voltaic cell and Nerst Equation Lab.Ā 

Lecture

Variations of concentration effects
Prepare a list containing all seven metal/metal ion half-reactions as reduction reactions, including the Ag/AgCl half-reaction at 0.00 volts.Ā Ā 
List the half-reactions from the most positive reduction potential to the most negative reduction potential and compare with the order given on Chart in your Reference Tables for Chemistry

Sketch of an electrochemical cell for all the cells created Include each half-cell, the salt bridge, the electrodes and solutions, the voltmeter leads, the voltmeter and a switch in your drawing Ā 

40 Min

47

Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions LabĀ 

A list of all the particles (ions and molecules) present in the U-tube before electrolysis
The oxidation half-reaction
The reduction half-reaction.
The net ionic equation for the chemical reaction.
Ā Ions present in the solution are oxidized and which are reduced
Determine which electrode is the anode and which electrode in the cathode.
Determine E 0
DetermineĀ  ā–²G

https://mini-concepts.com/product/electolysis-of-aqueous-solutions-lab/

40 Min

48

Copper Plating Lab

Determine the number of faradays, coulombs, and current used to coat a leaf with copper

40 Min

49

Electrolysis of Sodium Sulfate using Micro Hoffman apparatusĀ 

Given experimental research using syringes to collect gases over water, Atmospheric pressure and room temperature,collect an unknown volume of gas generated using an electrolytic cell,determine the systems net ionic equation, moles of gas , moles of electrons used to generate gas , Determine amperes used in the experiment Ā 

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Video Support and Demonstrations

Generating Calculated columns
Linear Fit Analysis