CHEM 2410 Lecture 11: Reports and Written Work

• School: University of Windsor
• Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Course: CHEM 2410
• Professor: dr jichang wang

Document Summary

All laboratory reports are marked out of 20. The abstract is a crucial part of your laboratory report. It is a clear written paragraph which briefly conveys the intent of the laboratory exercise, mentions the methodology utilized during the laboratory period, summarizes important experimental observations, findings, and conclusions. The abstract length must be between 200 to 300 words. You may indicate as outlined in the 59 240 laboratory manual , quoting the relevant pages. Results and calculations (experiments 1-4: 8 marks & experiment 5: 6 marks) Present your data in neatly laid out tables. Always include units and estimated errors arising from experimental errors, instrumental readings, etc. Include a comparison of your experimental data with literature values where appropriate. Show a sample calculation for each type of calculation required, including the equation used, the numbers substituted into the equation, unit analysis, and the final answer. All calculations must be typed and not hand-written.