Laboratory experiments
Students in lab courses, such as CHEM 120 General Chemistry 2, may be asked to design their own experiments. These types of detailed methods that list chemicals and equipment can be found in books and chemical education journals. If you need help, don't be shy to email me (April) questions or schedule an appointment.
Journal of Chemical Education (from the American Chemical Society)
- Follow this printable step by step guide to finding experiments in Journal of Chemical Education
- Use OR to search for synonyms or alternative names, for example: vitamin c OR ascorbic acid
- Use a the truncation symbol (*) to replace any letters and find alternative versions of a word
- A search for experiment* will find: experiment, experiments, and experimental
- Be careful not to use it on only a few letters - use laborator* instead of lab*
Protocols and methods
There are a few dedicated resources for finding experimental protocols. The chemical literature can also be searched with CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, which includes CAS Analytical Methods. In addition, theses and dissertations are a great resource for detailed methods that are often overlooked.