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CHEM 141 Fall 2021

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Laboratory 1 (Measurements)
Part 1.
1. Obtain one piece of the darker and lighter colored unknown metal. Take the mass of each
object using an analytical balance. Record the masses in Table A. Repeat the mass
measurements an additional two times
2. To a 10 mL graduated cylinder, add 5 mL of water. Record this volume to the nearest 0.1
mL.
3. Add the unknown metal to the graduated cylinder and record the new volume in Table A.
4. Remove the piece of metal and water from the graduated cylinder. Dry the piece of metal
using a paper towel.
5. Repeat steps 2. through 4. an additional two times.
6. Using the data in Table A., calculate the average density of the metal unknown. Compare this
with data in Table B of densities for metals and alloys. Identify the metal unknown.
7. Calculate the accuracy and precision of your results.
Table A.
Mass Volume (V1) Volume with Displacement Density
Metal Added (V2 – V1) (m/V)
(V2)
Unknown Metal 1

Average Mass Average Density

Unknown Metal 2

Average Mass Average Density

Unknown Metal #1……………………. Unknown Metal #2…………………….

Accuracy ……………………. Accuracy …………………….
Precision ……………………. Precision …………………….

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Table B: Densities of Metals and Elements Table (Adapted from
https://www.engineersedge.com/materials/densities_of_metals_and_elements_table_13976.htm)

Metal / Element or Alloy Density Density

Density g/cm3 kg/m3
Admiralty Brass 8.5 8525
Aluminum 2.60 2600
Aluminum - 1100 2.7 2720
Aluminum - 7050 2.8 2800
Aluminum - 7178 2.8 2830
Aluminum bronze (3% Al) 8.6 8650
Aluminum foil 2.7 2725
Babbitt 7.27 7270
Barium 3.62 3595
Beryllium 1.85 1850
Beryllium Copper 8.5 8500
Bismuth 9.79 9790
Brass - casting 8.5 8500
Brass - rolled and drawn 8.5 8500
Brass 60/40 8.52 8520
Cast Iron 6.85 6850
Electrum 8.5 8500
Inconel 8.5 8500
Lead 11.3 11,300
Manganese Bronze 8.37 8730
Nickel 8.90 8900
Red Brass 8.75 8720
Solder 50/50 Pb Sn 8.88 8880
Stainless Steel 7.950 7950
Steel 7.860 7860
Tin 7.26 7260
White Metal 7.05 7050
Wrought Iron 7.74 7740
Yellow Brass 8.47 8470

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Part 2.
A series of laboratory glassware will be filled with varying amounts of water. Record the
volumes to the appropriate number of decimal places for each piece of glassware.

Glassware Volume

Part 3.
You will be using the LabQuest2 Vernier probe meter system for A and B.
A.
1. Turn on the meter using the side power button. The LabQuest App should automatically
select. If not, you can select the app from the home menu at the top of the list.
2. Insert the temperature probe connector into one of the probe ports in the top of the meter. The
meter should be showing temperature in Celsius. If not, tap the current temperature and select
change units. Choose Celsius from the drop-down.
3. Insert a USB drive into the USB port next to the probe ports.
4. At the top of the screen you should see three parameters: Mode, Rate, and Duration. Tap the
table. Set the Rate to 2 samples / second. Set the Duration to 20 seconds. DON’T change the
interval. This will adjust automatically. Press OK at the bottom of the screen.
5. To a 50 mL beaker, add a stir bead and then 10 mL of 1 M NaOH measured using a
graduated cylinder.
6. Measure 10 mL of 1 M HNO3 using a different graduated cylinder.
7. Place the beaker in the center of the stir plate. Add the temperature probe to the beaker using
a ring stand and clamp so that it reads the temperature of the NaOH but isn’t touching the
bottom or side of the beaker.
8. Turn on the stir plate to medium, making sure the probe doesn’t interfere with stirring.
9. Once the temperature reading has stabilized, select the graph icon at the top of the screen.
Select the green start arrow; and add the HNO3 to the beaker. Avoid pouring the acid onto the
metal probe.
10. Once data collection has stopped, remove and rinse the probe with DI water. Wipe it down
with a Kimwipe.
11. At the top of the screen select FILE, and then EXPORT from the drop-down.
12. In the text box, the file will show as Untitled. Tap to rename the file. Example file name:
ABCD01a. This notation has both partners initials, the lab number, and a letter notation
denoting this as the first data collection of the lab. After renaming, select DONE at the
bottom right of the screen.
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13. At the top of the screen, select the USB icon to transfer the file to the USB. This will show
you the folders in the USB, but the file will not save in the folder. The file will appear in the
list instead as a text file.
14. At the bottom right of the screen select Save.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
1. What observations did you make when the acid was added to the base?

2. How did the temperature change? What do you think is the cause of the temperature change?

[Attach a graph showing temperature as a function of time]

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B.
1. If you are not back to the main screen, select the meter icon in the top left of the screen.
2. At the top of the screen you should see three parameters: Mode, Rate, and Duration. Tap the
table. Set the Rate to 2 samples / second. Set the Duration to 800 seconds. DON’T change the
interval. This will adjust automatically. Press OK at the bottom of the screen.
3. Fill a 50 mL beaker with ice and place it on the hot plate.
4. Using a ring stand and clamp, set these at an appropriate height above a hot plate. The probe
should be clamped at a height that allows it to be submerged in the 50 mL beaker without
touching the glass wall or bottom.
5. Let the temperature reading on the meter reach 0 Celsius or stabilize close to 0 Celsius.
6. Select the graph icon at the top of the screen. Set the dial on the hot plate to 7 and select the
green play button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
7. Once the temperature reading has stabilized around 100 Celsius for at least 10 seconds stop
the collection by taping the red stop button in the bottom left of the screen.
8. Turn off the hot plate and remove the probe. Be careful with the hot metal probe. Let it cool
slightly; and wipe it down with a Kimwipe.
9. At the top of the screen select FILE, and then EXPORT from the drop-down.
10. In the text box, the file will show as Untitled. Tap to rename the file. Example file name:
ABCD01b. This notation has both partners initials, the lab number, and a letter notation
denoting this as the second data collection of the lab. After renaming, select DONE at the
bottom right of the screen.
11. At the top of the screen, select the USB icon to transfer the file to the USB. This will show
you the folders in the USB, but the file will not save in the folder. The file will appear in the
list instead as a text file.
12. At the bottom right of the screen select Save.
13. Put away materials and clean lab space.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. What observations did you make when the ice was melting?:

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2. How did the temperature change? What do you think is the cause of the temperature change?

3. At what temperature did the water boil? If not at 100 °C why?

[Attach a graph of temperature as a function of time]