Summer 2026 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory Comprehensive Schedule

Course Orientation and Laboratory Safety Protocols (May 26th – June 5th)

• Week 1 (May 26th – May 29th)

  • Activity: Introduction to the course through a review of the Syllabus and signing of Safety Contracts.

• Week 2 (June 1st – June 5th)

  • Activity: Overview of Lab Expectations facilitated by Ms. Payton.

  • Mandatory Assessments: Completion of the Safety Quiz and viewing of the Safety Video.

  • Laboratory Experiment: Density of Liquids and Solids.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $1 - 16$.

Properties and Composition of Chemical Compounds (June 8th – June 19th)

• Week 3 (June 8th – June 12th)

  • Laboratory Experiment: Investigation of the Physical Properties of Chemical Compounds.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $17 - 26$.

  • Supplemental Activity: Separation Techniques, provided via a physical handout.

• Week 4 (June 15th – June 19th)

  • Laboratory Experiment: Estimation of Avogadro’s Number.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $51 - 64$.

  • Laboratory Experiment: Determining the Formula of a Compound: Magnesium ($Mg$) and Oxygen ($O_2$).

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $77 - 84$.

Chemical Reaction Dynamics and Mole Investigations (June 22nd – June 26th)

• Monday, June 22nd

  • No labs scheduled: Holiday Observed in recognition of Juneteenth.

• Week: June 23rd – June 26th

  • Laboratory Experiment: Study of the Mole in Chemical Formulas.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $85 - 98$.

  • Laboratory Experiment: Chemical Reactions.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $99 - 112$.

Advanced Synthesis and Stoichiometric Titrations (June 29th – July 3rd)

• Week: June 29th – July 3rd

  • Laboratory Experiment: Synthesis of Potassium Alum.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $129 - 139$.

  • Laboratory Experiment: Stoichiometry and Titrations (Part A).

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $153 - 164$.

Quantitative Analysis and Thermal Energy (July 6th – July 10th)

• Monday, July 6th

  • No labs scheduled: Holiday Observed.

• Week: July 7th – July 10th

  • Laboratory Experiment: Quantitative Analysis of Vinegar via Titration (Part B).

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $165 - 182$.

  • Laboratory Experiment: Calorimetry.

  • Reference: Lab manual pages $215 - 234$.

Course Conclusion: Review and Evaluation (July 13th – July 23rd)

• Week: July 13th – July 17th

  • Activity: Comprehensive Lab Review session to prepare for the Final Exam.

  • Special Sessions: Scheduled periods for Makeup labs and Extra Credit opportunities.

• Final Exam Week: July 20th – July 23rd

  • Activity: Administration of Final Exams.