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Graphing Tutorial

Use this tutorial to learn the basics of graphing scientific data.  Includes lessons on scaling the axis and best fit of data. When prompted, type in your first name to start the tutorial For instructions on using Excel to prepare graphs, click here.

Laboratory Techniques

Learn about use of common laboratory equipment by selecting from the list below.  (Once you click on a link, there is some delay while the movie is downloaded to your computer.  Be patient.) These videos have been made available thanks to the DVAction project, The Commmittee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Northwestern University and University of Illinois. Make Selection Top Loading Balance Analytical Balance Buret Pipet Vacuum Filteration Volumetric Flask Titration

Activity Series

This animation is modeled after experiment 8 in Chemistry 101. It explores the principles of redox and activity of metals in single replacement reactions.

Calorimetry

This animation is modeled after experiment 12 in Chemistry 101. It explores the principles of heat and enthalpy in chemical reactions.

Chromatography

This video is modeled after experiment 6 in Chemistry 65. The principles of paper chromatography can be viewed at this link.

Electron Configuration

Use this animation to practice writing electron configurations for atoms.

Titration

This animation is modeled after experiments 9 and 10 in Chemistry 101. It explores the principles of titration of acids and bases.