Molar Gas Lab

Author

John Sebranek

Subject Area

Science: Chemistry: Gases, Liquids and Solids

Science: Chemistry: Stoichiometry and Mole

Science: Chemistry: Kinetics

Level

9-12
College

Activity Time

2 Days

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TI-84 series

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EasyData® for TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus

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Sensor - Barometer
Sensor - Temperature

Other Materials

Glass 2.5 L acid bottle, latex tubing, test tubes, one-hole rubber stopper to fit test tube with glass tube in tip, two-hole rubber stopper to fit glass acid bottle with glass tubes in tip, plastic tray, 2 ring stands, 1 tube clamp, 1 six inch ring clamp, Bunsen Burner, balance, potassium chlorate and magnesium dioxide powder, digital balance accurate to 0.01 g.

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Molar Gas Lab

Activity Overview

Students use stoichiometry to determine the mass of oxygen gas in a bottle. They may also check their answer against the amount of potassium chloride produced during the reaction.

Before the Activity

Students need to understand gas laws and stoichiometry.

During the Activity

Students use stoichiometry to determine the mass of oxygen gas in a bottle.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging

Re-teach concepts as necessary

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Molar Gas Lab.pdf

Author

John Sebranek

Subject Area

Science: Chemistry: Gases, Liquids and Solids

Science: Chemistry: Stoichiometry and Mole

Science: Chemistry: Kinetics

Level

9-12
College

Activity Time

2 Days

TI Calculator

TI-84 series

Applications

EasyData® for TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus

Accessories

Sensor - Barometer
Sensor - Temperature

Other Materials

Resource Types

Lessons

Report an Issue

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