General Chemistry II laboratory
Undergraduate · Chemistry
Syllabus focus
Topics typically covered
Standard syllabus
Equilibrium constant determination
- Colorimetric or titration-based K determinations
- ICE-table analysis from laboratory measurements
- Le Chatelier shift labs with observable systems
- Temperature effects on equilibrium position
- Uncertainty discussion for equilibrium calculations
Acid–base equilibria and buffers
- Weak acid Ka from pH and titration data
- Buffer preparation and buffer capacity tests
- Titration curves with pH meter
- Polyprotic systems at an introductory lab level
- Indicator selection vs potentiometric endpoint
Solubility and precipitation equilibria
- Ksp estimation from saturated solutions
- Common-ion effect demonstrations with data
- Selective precipitation design (qualitative/quantitative)
- Gravimetric analysis of an ionic unknown
- Connecting solubility product language to results
Chemical kinetics labs
- Initial-rate method with concentration series
- Integrated rate law plots from time-course data
- Activation energy from Arrhenius-style temperature trials
- Catalyst comparison labs
- Mechanism caution: rate law vs elementary steps
Electrochemistry labs
- Galvanic cell construction and cell potential
- Concentration cells and Nernst equation checks
- Electrolysis and Faraday’s law mass/charge relations
- Corrosion or electroplating applied labs
- Troubleshooting high internal resistance cells
Transition to instrumental methods
- UV-Vis quantification of equilibrium or kinetics systems
- Conductivity titrations where available
- Data logging and spreadsheet kinetic fits
- Writing methods sections for multi-week projects
- Safety for oxidizing agents and electrochemical setups
STEM / applied
Applied aqueous chemistry projects
- Environmental water hardness or alkalinity analysis
- Pharmaceutical or food acid–base assay
- Design-your-own equilibrium or kinetics inquiry
- Peer review of lab reports for clarity and error analysis
- Bridging lecture Gen Chem II topics to lab evidence
Study units
Each unit includes a study guide, worksheets, review, practice test, and answer key. One unit is free; subscribe for the full class.
- Equilibrium constant determination
Colorimetric or titration-based K determinations
Coming soon - Acid–base equilibria and buffers
Weak acid Ka from pH and titration data
Coming soon - Solubility and precipitation equilibria
Ksp estimation from saturated solutions
Coming soon - Chemical kinetics labs
Initial-rate method with concentration series
Coming soon - Electrochemistry labs
Galvanic cell construction and cell potential
Coming soon - Transition to instrumental methods
UV-Vis quantification of equilibrium or kinetics systems
Coming soon
Notes
Companion lab to General Chemistry II lecture. Assumes Gen Chem I lab skills (volumetric technique, notebook quality, basic titration).