Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
The Synthesis and Analysis of Aspirin
Experiment #22 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Synthesize a sample of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
- Calculate the percent yield of your synthesis.
- Measure the melting temperature of your aspirin sample.
- Conduct a colorimetric analysis of your aspirin sample.
The Base Hydrolysis of Ethyl Acetate
Experiment #29 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Conduct the base hydrolysis of ethyl acetate under various conditions.
- Calculate the rate law constant, k, for the reaction.
- Determine the rate law expression for the reaction.
SN1: Synthesis of t-butyl chloride
Experiment #13 from Organic Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Synthesize tert-butyl chloride via an SN1 reaction.
- Confirm the presence of a tertiary alkyl halide using the silver nitrate test.
- Verify the product by gas chromatography.
SN2: Synthesis of 1-bromobutane
Experiment #14 from Organic Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Synthesize 1-bromobutane via an SN2 reaction.
- Confirm the presence of a primary alkyl halide using the sodium iodide test.
- Verify the product by gas chromatography.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Core
- Topic
- 10. Organic Chemistry
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