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Molar Mass Determination from Freezing Point Depression Lesson PlanMolar Mass Determination from Freezing Point Depression Lesson Plan
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Molar Mass Determination from Freezing Point Depression

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Let the data tell the story. A lab activity has pupils collect temperature data on solutes as they melt and freeze. They use their data to create a cooling curve and then calculate the molar mass using the freezing point depression.

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molar mass, freezing point depression, freezing points

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science

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  • Have pupils develop their own procedures and compare and contrast strategies and accuracy
  • Don't reveal the type of chemical in the experiment and have groups determine its identity based on their calculations

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  • Review safety precautions for working with chemicals

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