{"id":77,"date":"2025-04-29T02:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T02:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hccfl.edu\/introchemlabmanual\/?post_type=chapter&p=77"},"modified":"2025-10-25T03:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T03:35:42","slug":"before-each-lab","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hccfl.edu\/introchemlabmanual\/chapter\/before-each-lab\/","title":{"raw":"Before You Arrive for Lab","rendered":"Before You Arrive for Lab"},"content":{"raw":"

Before coming to lab, every student is expected to prepare a pre-lab write-up<\/strong>. This helps you understand what you'll be doing, why it's important, and how to stay safe. Your pre-lab should be written in your bound lab notebook and include the following sections:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

1. Objective<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Write a short paragraph explaining what the experiment is about and why you're doing it. What is the purpose of this lab?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

2. Safety Hazards<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Carefully read the full lab procedure before coming to class. In this section, write down all safety hazards and the safety practices you should follow. Use key safety terms like:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Flammable<\/strong>: Keep away from flames<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Corrosive<\/strong>: Use gloves, avoid skin contact<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Toxic<\/strong>: Wear gloves, wash hands before leaving lab<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    3. Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

    List all the equipment and chemicals you\u2019ll need for the lab. Think of it like a \u201crecipe card\u201d to help you set up. Be sure to include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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      Correct chemical names and formulas<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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      Equipment names and any required quantities or volumes<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      4. Procedure Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

      Summarize the lab steps in a numbered list<\/strong> in your own words. Don\u2019t copy directly from the lab manual. Your summary should be clear and specific enough that you could follow it without the original instructions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_323\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"321\"]\"Printed Image generated by OpenAI\u2019s DALL\u00b7E.[\/caption]\r\n

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      Important:<\/strong>
      Don\u2019t forget to copy all blank data tables from your lab procedure into your notebook before<\/em> lab day. This makes data collection easier during the lab.<\/p>\r\n

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      Before coming to lab, every student is expected to prepare a pre-lab write-up<\/strong>. This helps you understand what you’ll be doing, why it’s important, and how to stay safe. Your pre-lab should be written in your bound lab notebook and include the following sections:<\/p>\n

      1. Objective<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Write a short paragraph explaining what the experiment is about and why you’re doing it. What is the purpose of this lab?<\/p>\n

      2. Safety Hazards<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Carefully read the full lab procedure before coming to class. In this section, write down all safety hazards and the safety practices you should follow. Use key safety terms like:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • \n

        Flammable<\/strong>: Keep away from flames<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Corrosive<\/strong>: Use gloves, avoid skin contact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Toxic<\/strong>: Wear gloves, wash hands before leaving lab<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        List all the equipment and chemicals you\u2019ll need for the lab. Think of it like a \u201crecipe card\u201d to help you set up. Be sure to include:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • \n

          Correct chemical names and formulas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Equipment names and any required quantities or volumes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. Procedure Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Summarize the lab steps in a numbered list<\/strong> in your own words. Don\u2019t copy directly from the lab manual. Your summary should be clear and specific enough that you could follow it without the original instructions.<\/p>\n

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          Image generated by OpenAI\u2019s DALL\u00b7E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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