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  Lab: Electrolysis of Water Mark as Favorite (38 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will perform the electrolysis of water using a battery, test tubes, thumbtacks, and a plastic cup.

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  Lab: Heat of Neutralization Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lab, students carry out an acid-base reaction to calculate the heat of neutralization based on experimental data. This lab will reinforce the concepts of exothermic and endothermic processes, system and surroundings, and heat of reaction (specifically, neutralization).

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  Lab: Acid/Base Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this lab, students experience a limiting reactant and can physically see the difference in amounts of product generated. They also see which reactant is in excess.

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  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Volcano Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, glycerol is oxidized by using potassium permanganate as a catalyst. This gives off a tremendous amount of heat, light, and gas as a volcano of purple flames emit. It is an excellent way to introduce exothermic reactions and discuss spontaneous reactions.

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  Lab: Acid Base Reactions Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will witness a reaction between an acid and base. One will be strong, and the other may be weak or strong--it's up to them to determine.

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  Demonstration: Milk of Magnesia Magic Mark as Favorite (100 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a color change in a milk of magnesia solution as vinegar is added.

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  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Demo Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this demo, students witness two chemicals that take some time to react. The KMnO4 and glycerin come into contact and appear not to react, but then a flame results. This is an example of an exothermic redox reaction.

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  Demonstration: How to Perform a Titration Mark as Favorite (38 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, the teacher will show how a titration is set-up and performed. Also, the teacher will utilize different indicators to show how they work and why they are necessary. At the end of the demonstration, the teacher will also explain how to calculate the molarity of the unknown substance.

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  Activity: Limiting Reactants Using Particulate Diagrams Mark as Favorite (48 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will practice drawing particulate diagrams to help them determine the limiting reactant given a certain number of reactant molecules. Students’ practice with particulate diagrams will help them better visualize and understand limiting reactant calculations. The visualizations provided in this activity are helpful at all levels, from beginning chemistry students up through AP chemistry students, who will need to be comfortable with particulate diagrams for the AP exam.

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  Demonstration: First Day Review Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students see evidence of a chemical reaction.

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  Lesson Plan: Rustbusters! A Lab Activity on Corrosion Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson students learn about factors affecting the rate of corrosion and evaluate the efficiency of different protective coatings to simulate products used in industry when building metal structures like ships or bridges.

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  Activity: What Powers Your World? Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will assess the battery power sources for electronic devices they use each day, and then relate the information to their study of oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry.

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  Demonstration: Secret Message Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a hidden message while understanding simple acid/base chemistry and indicators.

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  Activity: Simulation Activity: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells Mark as Favorite (48 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use a simulation to create a variety of galvanic/voltaic cells with different electrodes. They will record the cell potential from the voltmeter and will use their data to determine the reduction potential of each half reaction. Students will also identify anodes and cathodes, write half reaction equations and full chemical equations, and view what is happening in each half cell and the salt bridge on a molecular scale.

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  Lab: Calculating Acid in Lemon-Lime Soda Mark as Favorite (55 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will investigate the molarity of citric acid in a clear, lemon-lime flavored soft drink through titrations with 0.10M NaOH and an indicator.

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  Lesson Plan: Aspirin Synthesis and Spectroscopy Analysis Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will synthesize aspirin and analyze the end product using spectroscopy by applying Beer’s Law.

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  Lab: White Lab Mark as Favorite (58 Favorites)

  In this lab, students use molarity concepts to review limiting reactant concepts mathematically, conceptually, and graphically. They can then carry out a follow up investigation to identify an unknown using concepts learned in the first investigation.

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  Lab: Ions in Aqueous Solution Presentation Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will mix ionic solutions to determine what combinations form precipitates.

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  Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Experimental Evidence Review Mark as Favorite (47 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will evaluate data from 16 simulated lab experiments that were designed to mirror the Recommended Labs from the College Board. Corresponding lab experiments and demonstration options have also been included for teacher reference.

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  Lab: Ideal Gas Law Mark as Favorite (70 Favorites)

  In this lab, students use the reaction of an antacid table with water to inflate a balloon. They then use the ideal gas law to determine the number of moles of gas produced by the reaction.

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  Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Big Idea Review Mark as Favorite (126 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will complete a review of all of the AP Chemistry Big Ideas and Learning Objectives using questions targeting each learning objective. This lesson is based on the AACT AP Chemistry Webinar series: What’s the Big Idea? Last Minute AP Chem Review and What’s the Big Idea? AP Chemistry Review Redux. 

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  Lab: Carbonate Identification Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this lab students use gas laws and stoichiometry, along with some balloons and simple measuring tools, to identify a metal carbonate from a short list of possibilities.

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  Lab: Analysis of Carbonate Compounds Mark as Favorite (58 Favorites)

  In this lab, students calculate the molar masses of three unknown carbonate compounds by measuring the amount of product (CO2) produced by a reaction with hydrochloric acid.

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  Lab: Acid-Base Mole Ratio Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this lab, students study several concepts, including acid-base reactions, limiting reactants, and stoichiometry, by observing the contained reaction of acetic acid (diluted vinegar) with sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) in an unconventional, cost effective titration.

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  Lab: Classifying Reaction Types Mark as Favorite (105 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will carry out seven reactions and classify their reaction types. They will make observations, predict products, and balance the equations that represent the chemical reactions that are occurring.