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Kemtec™ AP™ Chemistry Kits: Spectrophotometric Analysis of Copper: Beer's Law

Explore the interaction of light with copper ions in solution using photons from the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Supplier: Aqua Phoenix Scientific 16102
Includes: Copper Sulfate, Pentahydrate; Copper Sulfate 0.12M; Copper Sulfate 0.012M; Copper Sulfate 0.0024M; Copper Sulfate 0.00048M
Requires : Spectrophotometers, 10mL volumetric flasks, 1mL pipets
Description
Students examine the relationship between transmittance, absorbance and solution concentration using Beer's Law (A = ε·b·C) after determining λmax. Fulfill the AP chemistry requirement for using a spectrophotometer and learn to perform serial dilutions.
- Includes an inquiry based extension for determining the amount of copper in a penny (nitric acid not included)
- Experiments are adjustable to fit your lab period
- Minimal prep time
- Ideal for AP or Honors Chemistry
- Kit designed to exceed 2013 AP Next Generation National Standards
- Instructor's manual features background material, easy to follow stepwise protocols, assessment questions, sample data, modeled calculations, and an answer key
- Meets AP Science Practices: 2, 3 & 5
- Targets Grades: 10 to14
- Accommodates 24 Students Working in Groups of 2
Kemtec AP kits are compatible with optional data collection and simulations using TI-Nspire™ handhelds and software. Free activities can be found at www.fisheredu.com/TI.
Specifications
Meets AP Science Practice 2, exceed 2013 AP Next Generation National Standards | |
10 to 14 | |
Copper sulfate, pentahydrate, 0.12m copper sulfate, 0.012m copper sulfate, 0.0024m copper sulfate, 0.00048m copper sulfate |
Spectrophotometric Analysis of Copper, Beer'S Law Chemistry Kit | |
For students examine the relationship between transmittance, absorbance and solution concentration using beer's law (a = e.b.c) after determining lmax, for ap or honors chemistry | |
24 Students (12 Groups) |
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