PreparED Study Materials
CEM 255: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
School: Michigan State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 0
Videos
Comparing Masses: Analyzing Water, Ethanol, Chloroform & Balsa Wood
Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:
full solution
Explore the relationship between mass, density, and volume using real-life examples, including water, ethanol, chloroform, and balsa wood. Learn the process of calculating mass and uncover which substance has the highest mass based on given conditions.
Classifying the Boiling of Water: Physical or Chemical Change? Justify
Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:
full solution
This video tackles the classification of boiling water as either a physical or chemical change, examining the provided options. We conclude that boiling is a physical change, as the water's chemical composition remains the same during the transition from liquid to gas.
Quantitative vs Non-Quantitative: Precision in Scientific Observations
Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:
full solution
Unpack the difference between quantitative and non-quantitative observations. Examples include a person's weight on the Moon and the depth a hand pump can reach. Learn why precise measurements are crucial in scientific studies.
Volume Calculation for Acetone, Olive Oil, and Chloroform
Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:
full solution
In this video, the presenter demonstrates the process of calculating the volume of 125g for three different liquids—Acetone, Olive oil, and Chloroform—using the formula "Volume = Mass / Density," providing step-by-step solutions for each liquid, ultimately revealing their respective volumes. This instructional video guides viewers through the calculations and showcases the outcome for each liquid's volume.
Physical vs Chemical Changes: Understanding Reactions & Transformation
Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:
full solution
Discover the differences between physical and chemical changes using common examples. Understand how sugar reacts in various scenarios, and how metals undergo changes, either maintaining their substance or forming new compounds.
Counting Chlorine Atoms in Key Chemical Compounds: A Detailed Breakdow
Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:
full solution
Uncover the count of chlorine atoms in various chemical compounds. Grasp the calculations in Carbon tetrachloride, Calcium chloride, Phosphorus trichloride, and Sodium chloride. Gain clarity on atomic count across multiple molecules.
















