Module 1:  Introduction to Scientific Inquiry

Laboratory 2.  Molecules and Chemical Bonds - using the properties of water to further demonstrate the nature of scientific inquiry

During this laboratory you will investigate some of the properties of water, and use these investigations to continue to learn the process of science.  Water is critical to life, and the properties of water result from the properties of the individual water molecule.  This laboratory will provide you with the opportunity to investigate surface tension, measure the density of water, investigate specific gravity, and specific heat.  In addition, you will learn how to summarize and illustrate scientific data.  

Textbook pages 15-32

Key Words: 

(You should be able to define or explain these terms.)

Want to find out more about Molecules and Chemical Bonds?
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http://cwis.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/modules/water/info_water.html

http://www.visionlearning.com/library/science/chemistry-2/CHE2.1-water.htm

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/tutorials/chemistry/page1.html