Sections of the EDF

Question 1

Front cover

Answer 1

Research Question and Hypothesis:
What are you trying to find out by performing this experiment? What do you think the outcome will be?

Question 2

Glassware and Equipment

Answer 2

list the remaining pieces of glassware / equipment you will need for the experiment and its uses. INCLUDE SIZE (10 ML ETC)

Question 3

Chemicals

Answer 3

list them with the name,
formula and concentration.

Question 4

Pre-lab calculation

Answer 4

For Experiment 9 and 12 there is a calculation that needs to be completed before coming to perform the experiment. Use the Virtual Lab tutorial to help you complete these calculations

Question 5

Procedure

Answer 5

list the steps concisely in point form in the EDF. Each step should not need more than 5 short points. You need to be detailed enough that another chemist can replicate it.

Question 6

Changes

Answer 6

to be done IN the lab

Question 7

Observations and Errors

Answer 7

Observations and errors must be recorded in your EDF as you perform the experiment.
- Colour, transparency and state of chemicals
- Changes in the above during reactions
- Spills, splashes and other errors that occur during the experiment
- Data should not be included in the observations

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

Record data in the data tables, as neatly as you can, as you perform the experiment. If you record data
incorrectly, put one neat line through it and re-write the data

Question 9

Must do

Answer 9

ALL sections must be completed in blue or black ink pen. Any sections completed in pencil = ZERO
* No white out or correction tape – 1 mark removed every time used
* Pre-lab sections must be completed before the start of the lab session.

Question 10

Penalties

Answer 10

• If you do not complete the procedure, you will get ZERO for the whole EDF and asked to leave the
  lab. You are seen as a safety hazard. No make up lab will be given.
• Observation, errors and data sections must be signed by your TA before you leave the lab