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.
Table of Contents
| Experiment | Suggested Products | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
