1.5: Experiment 4 - Gas Laws
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- 255062
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lab, students should be able to:
- Plot real data provided by your TA.
- Determine trends from imperfect data.
- Transform data into a format that can allow you to solve a problem.
- Predict pressure at a given volume, or vice versa, using Boyle's Law.
- Identify the dependent and independent variables in an experimental system.
- Calculate the ideal gas constant using Boyle's Law and real data.
- Calculate absolute zero using Gay-Lussac's Law and real data.
Prior Knowledge:
Procedure
Week One
Gas Laws Worksheet
Interactive Element
Ideal Gas Constant Experiment Design
Interactive Element
Week Two
Individual Graphing Assignment
Interactive Element
Ideal Gas Constant Lab Report
Interactive Element
Absolute Zero Worksheet
Interactive Element
Contributors and Attributions
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Robert E. Belford (University of Arkansas Little Rock; Department of Chemistry) led the creation of this page for a 5 week summer course.
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Elena Lisitsyna contributed to the creation and implementation of this page.
- Mark Baillie coordinated the modifications of this activity for implementation in a 15 week fall course, with the help of Elena Lisitsyna and Karie Sanford.