
How are scientific problem solving and laboratory skills used in the chemistry industry?
A good understanding of scientific measurement and laboratory procedures gives students a solid foundation for learning about chemistry. Students will become aware that the chemical industry is a result of scientific processes. Students will develop basic mathmatical and measuring skills that are important in laboratory research. Students should realize that success in solving chemistry problems lies in knowledge and practice.
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1. Outline the steps of the scientific method.
2. Form a valid hypothesis.
3. Distinguish between a “law” and a “theory”.
4. Identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment.
5. Distinguish between experimental errors and mistakes.
6. Describe the types of personal safety equipment used in a high school chemistry laboratory.
7. Locate and know how to use the following safety equipment in a high school chemistry laboratory: eyewash, fume hood, safety shower, fire blanket, and fire extinguisher.
8. Outline safe responses for administering first aid.
9. Understand and practice safe laboratory techniques.
10. Define the following terms related to chemical safety: corrosive, toxic, irritant, carcinogenic, flammability, and radioactivity.
11. Describe the purpose of and be able to read an MSDS Sheet.
12. Read a simplified NFPA safety diamond.
13. Identify and be able to state the function of common laboratory equipment.
14. Differentiate between glassware that is “qualitative” and glassware that is “quantitative”.
15. Identify the best piece of equipment to use in certain laboratory settings.
16. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data.
17. Define the terms accuracy and precision.
18. Calculate the % error of an experimental value.
19. Identify which pieces of equipment are more precise.
20. Record data according to the appropriate number of significant figures.
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1-English System
2-Celsius Scale
3-Dependent Variable
4-Accuracy
5-Scientific Method
6-Metric System
7-Fahrenheit Scale
8-Control/ Constant
9-Precision
10-Theory
11-International System(SI)
12-Kelvin Scale
13-Corrosive
14-Meniscus
15-Natural Law
16-Equivalence Statement
17-Density
18-Toxic
19-Measurement
20-Uncertain Digit
21-Specific Gravity
22-Flammable
23-Qualitative
24-Significant Figure
25-Organic
26-Carcinogenic
27-Quantitative
28-Dimensional Analysis
29-Inorganic
30-Radioactive
31-Scientific Notation
32-Conversion Factor
33-Independent Variable
34-MSDS/ NFPA Diamond
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