A Chemistry Mystery: Name That Unknown!

Students use several methods to characterize compounds according to the nature of intramolecular bonding.

Compounds are characterized as ionic, polar covalent or nonpolar covalent based on several physical and chemical properties tested by students. This lab uses a large variety of wireless sensors to conduct these studies. Students are expected to find patterns in compound characteristics and use that knowledge to identify a series of unknown substances provided by the instructor.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement • College

Subject: Chemistry

Student Files

	Chemistry Mystery: Name That Unknown!	1.10 MB
	Chemistry Mystery: Name That Unknown!	1.26 MB

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Standards Correlations

IB^® Topics	AP^® Topics
4.3; 4.5	SAP-3.A; SAP-5.B; SAP-3.D

Featured Equipment

Heater Stirrer

This compact hot plate and stirrer is an essential for any chemistry lab!

Wireless Conductivity Sensor

This waterproof sensor connects via Bluetooth® to measure both conductivity (ionic content in solution) and total dissolved solids.

Wireless pH Sensor

Here’s the best tool for measuring pH since litmus paper. The Wireless pH Sensor connects via Bluetooth® to monitor the pH of solutions.

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.
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