Looking for the essential sensors to teach general chemistry? This comprehensive exploration of chemistry lab techniques helps students develop quantitative skills while investigating fundamental chemical processes—from reaction kinetics to equilibrium studies. Students gain hands-on experience collecting and analyzing real scientific data, reinforcing key concepts in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical reactions.
You will
- Get specific recommendations for temperature probes, pH sensors, and spectrometers matching key experiments in general chemistry—with guidance on durability, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness
- Compare sensor options for outfitting multiple lab sections while keeping future growth in mind—including scalability options and integration with existing lab systems
- Learn practical sensor applications spanning your chemistry curriculum—from measuring reaction rates and gas behavior to investigating equilibrium and electrochemistry
- See each sensor in action: use temperature sensors for thermodynamics, pressure sensors for gas laws, spectrometers for kinetics, pH sensors and drop counters for equilibrium studies, and voltage probes for redox processes
