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Scientific Method

Core Concepts The scientific method is a set of steps that scientists may use to create and execute experiments to...

IR SPectroscopy

What is Infrared Spectroscopy

Core Concepts Infrared spectroscopy (IR spectroscopy) is a useful analytical technique for analyzing organic molecules. In this article, we will...

simple distillation apparatus

Lab Procedure: Simple Distillation

Core Concepts In this lab tutorial, we discuss simple distillation, including its distinction from fractional distillation, its underlying physical chemistry,...

Lab Safety Rules

Lab Safety Rules Introduction Lab safety rules are important to keep you and your lab mates safe. There are many...

What is a Spectrophotometer

Introduction to a spectrophotometer? A spectrophotometer is a device that is used to measure the amount of light absorbed by...