Estimation of Aspirin – A Simulated Lab – Amrita Labs
Objectives
After completing this lab activity, you should be able to,
Estimate the amount of aspirin in a solution.
Synthesize aspirin and explain the mechanism.
Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to obtain information such as molecular formula, physical properties, hazards, and disposal procedures for chemicals used in each experiment.
Prepare and maintain a laboratory notebook, including a write-up of each experiment that details the purpose, chemical equations, calculation of theoretical yield, percent yield, and record of experimental observations.
Write clear, concise, scientific laboratory reports using American Chemical Society style for each experiment.
Use critical analysis skills to interpret data and draw conclusions.
