Supplemental Materials Page
for Experimental Chemistry I, CH 362 & 362H
Winter 2021

Writing Reports

Experiment 1: Synthesis and Calorimetry

Chemistry & Lab Technique

Characterization: Spectroscopy

• Background & Overview including instrumental design
• Use of the instruments using different sample preparation techniques
• Interpretation of spectra: what to look for in a spectrum
• Physical significance of the spectra: IR peaks and normal modes of vibration
• Two useful databases containing IR spectra of many compounds: the NIST Webbook has IR and MS data, plus lots of thermochemistry; and The SDBS (Spectral Data Base System for Organic Comp ounds).

Calorimetry and Data Handling

Tips on Using a Spreadsheet