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The interactive lab primer - abbreviations, constants and glossary

Description

This resource from the interactive lab primer highlights the vocabulary and standards most commonly used in university and research chemistry laboratories.

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Type of Activity

group work, working independently, demonstration

Audience

TeacherStudent

Age Group

16 to Undergraduate

Subjects

Development of scientific ideas Practical chemistry Equipment, apparatus & instruments Standard laboratory procedures Units & standard conditions Nomenclature, symbols & formulae Teaching chemistry Teaching approaches/pedagogy Safety & risk assessment Laboratory skills development Using standard techniques Using ICT Supported self study Literacy Maths Fundamental maths Maths in chemistry concept Indices and Powers

The interactive lab primer - abbreviations, constants and glossary

Abbreviations and physical constants

Common conversions and multiplication factors

The interactive lab primer – abbreviations, constants and glossary

Introduction

This resource highlights the vocabulary and standards most commonly used in university and research chemistry laboratories.

Contents

Abbreviations and physical constants

Common conversions and multiplication factors

Glossary

Other sections

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Working safely

Lab techniques

Lab apparatus

The Interactive lab primer has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme titled ‘Chemistry for our Future’ in partnership with the University of Southampton, The University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham and The University of Sheffield

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The interactive lab primer was developed as part of the 'Chemistry for our future' Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme. With contributions from Prof. David Read (the University of Southampton), Mr David Brentnall (The University of Nottingham), Dr Sandy Wilkinson (the University of Birmingham) and Mr William Davey (The University of Sheffield)