Vernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry

The Vernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP* Chemistry lab book provides a comprehensive set of resources for the AP Chemistry teacher including sample data, sample analysis and calculations, and helpful guides to preparing reagents and chemical solutions. The student investigations include step-by-step instructions for setting up equipment and using data-collection software while retaining the spirit of an inquiry environment.

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1 Investigating Food Dyes in Sports Beverages Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer
2 Determining the Copper Content in Brass Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer
3 Investigating Water Hardness Go Direct® Conductivity Probe, Go Direct® pH Sensor, Electrode Support
4 The Acidity of Juice and Soft Drinks Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Drop Counter
5 Separating Molecules Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer
6 Identifying an Unknown Substance Go Direct® Melt Station, Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Conductivity Probe, Electrode Support
7 Investigating the Purity of a Mixture Go Direct® Conductivity Probe, Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor
8 Determining the Percent Peroxide in a Commercial Product Go Direct® ORP Sensor, Go Direct® Drop Counter
9 Investigating the Components of a Commercial Tablet Go Direct® Melt Station
10 The Effect of Acid Rain on a Marble Structure Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor
11 Investigating the Kinetics of a Crystal Violet Reaction Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer
12 Investigating Commercial Hand Warmers Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Electrode Support
13 Investigating LeChatelier’s Principle Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer
14 Investigating Acid-Base Titrations Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Drop Counter
15 The Buffering Ability of Commercial Products Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Drop Counter
16 Testing the Effectiveness of a Buffer Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Drop Counter