Main description:

14 experiments (6 general chemistry, 4 organic chemistry, and 4 biochemistry) illustrate important concepts. Experiments are separated into 'recommended' and 'optional' experiments to streamlines lab course design while allowing the instructor to easily pick and choose experiments.

Contents:

1. Laboratory Measurements. 2. Density Determination. 3. Classes of Chemical Reactions. 4. Separation of Components of a Mixture. 5. Factors Affecting Rate of Reactions. 6. The Law of Chemical Equilibrium and the Le Chatelier Principle. 7. pH and Buffer Solutions. 8. Structure and Stereochemistry in Organic Compounds, the Use of Molecular Models. 9. Aspirin: Preparation and Properties (Acetylsalicylic Acid). 10. Carbohydrates. 11. Fats and Oils: Preparation and Properties of Soap. 12. Acid-Base Properties of Amino Acids. 13. Isolation and Identification of Casein. 14. Enzymes.