GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB -- CHEM-1110 Fall Semester 2025 (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the General Chemistry Lab syllabus for CHEM-1110 (Fall 2025).

Academic Integrity

Policy stating that academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in the laboratory (cheating, copying, or plagiarism); may involve penalties such as grade reductions or dismissal; includes the Academic Integrity Pledge.

Academic Integrity Pledge

A commitment to live with integrity in all areas of life, including the classroom; violations can lead to disciplinary actions.

Lab Quiz

A short pre-lab quiz worth 15 points for each experiment, used to assess preparation; late attendance can prevent make-ups.

Lab Report

An independently prepared document for a lab that is worth 85 lab points plus any associated quiz points, totaling 100 points per experiment when combined with the 15-point quiz.

Lab Points

Total points earned from all lab activities (nine labs x 100 points each = 900 lab points).

Warm-Body Credit (WBC)

20 points awarded for completing the lab and handing it in on time.

Dry Labs

Labs conducted online (Canvas) not performed in the physical lab; can be worth up to 100 points and may not include WBC or a quiz.

Nine Labs

The semester comprises nine labs (wet labs and homework-style labs) totaling 900 lab points.

Data Set

A data set provided for make-up labs; labeled “Data Set” on the data sheet; may be used to complete the lab when a regular session is missed; quiz points adjusted by applying the report average to 15 points.

Makeup Lab

Make-up sessions allowed when a scheduled lab is missed; attend another section’s lab during the same week if space permits and with instructor permission.

Distilled Water

Water source used for cleaning; bottles are labeled and refilled from a verified source; used sparingly as part of lab cleaning.

LabQuest

Vernier standalone data-collection interface used to gather sensor data; saves data on the unit and then to USB; not all data can be copied in one step.

LabQuest USB Storage

Saved data must be saved to a USB drive; LabQuest stores only the currently displayed data unless opened first.

Excel

Graphing and data analysis software used for lab data; replaces the older Logger Pro for graphing.

Logger Pro

Vernier graphing software that is no longer supported in this course; replaced by Excel for graphing.

Safety Agreement

A Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement that must be signed at the first lab meeting, outlining required safety practices.

Splash-Proof Goggles

Eye protection required to be worn continuously during all lab periods.

Lab Attire

Appropriate clothing is required; shorts, sandals, open-toed shoes, or exposed skin are not allowed in the lab.

Fume Hood Safety

Treat the inside of the fume hood as potentially hazardous; keep your head outside the hood plane to avoid exposure.

Data Sheets

Data sheets are entered on the lab’s data sheets first; include the original data sheet; name on top; calculations and graphs follow; no white-out.

Graphs Requirements

Graphs must be computer-generated (not hand-drawn unless specified); landscape orientation; one good-sized graph per page; descriptive titles and labeled axes with units; proper scaling.

Post-Lab Questions

Questions accompanying the lab worth part of the 65 points allocated for each experiment; typically 20–30 points.

Waste Disposal

Use labeled waste containers; glass waste goes into a cardboard container; some wastes require special disposal procedures; do not pour hazardous materials down drains.

Section 08

Friday lab section; may meet in a different room (often with more room) and has a distinct schedule from other sections.

Section Assignments (CHEM1110 sections)

Individual section times and instructors (e.g., CHEM1110-01 Monday 2 PM Schumacher, CHEM1110-02 Tue 11 AM McClain, etc.).

Data and Calculations in Reports

All calculations must be shown; representative calculations may be attached; ensure data tables and graphs accompany the report.

Format Requirements for Lab Reports

Data Sheets go on top with name; calculations, post-lab questions, and graphs follow; pages must be in page-number order; no handwritten data sheets.

Penalties for Late Labs

Late lab reports incur point penalties (5 points within the due week; up to 10 points after); sometimes no credit after extensive progression of grading.

Attendance and Makeup Policy

Missed labs may be made up in another section if permitted by space and instructor approval; inform instructor of missed labs.

Tape and Binding Rules

All report pages must be stapled in the upper left corner; ragged edges (“confetti edges”) are penalized.

Data Integrity

Always show all calculational work and clearly indicate any discarded data with a single strike; do not use white-out on the lab report.

Safety Emphasis

Following safety rules is essential; failure can result in grade penalties or expulsion from the lab.