Chapter 1: Measurements and Calculations in Chemistry

Chapter 1 lays the foundation for success in a Chemistry course, discussing the nature of Chemistry as a lab science and a quantitative science. Students will learn how to perform experiments, make careful measurements, and analyze quantitative data. 
 

Lesson 1: Chemistry as a Lab Science

• Part a: Beyond the Scientific Method
• Part b: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
• Part c: Experimental Design

 

Lesson 2: Chemistry as a Quantitative Science

• Part a: Scientific Notation
• Part b: Units and the Metric System
• Part c: Quantities and Their Meaning

 

Lesson 3: Measurements in Chemistry

• Part a: Precision and Uncertainty
• Part b: Significant Digits
• Part c: Evaluating Results

 

Lesson 4: Calculations in Chemistry

• Part a: The Factor Label Method
• Part b: Unit Conversions
• Part c: Significant Digits Revisited