In the Laboratory

The videos in this section will help you to establish sound laboratory techniques and procedures and should be reviewed as a part of the lab component of your classroom instruction.

NEW: Lab Final Study Guide - Play m4v

Laboratory Overview - Play m4v
In this video you will tour GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Laboratory Safety - Play m4v
In this video you will see the equipment and best safety practices for GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Using The Digital Balance - Play m4v
This video demonstrates the proper means of using a digital balance.

Using The Mel-Temp - Play m4v
This video is a demonstration of how to perform a melting point apparatus analysis.

Recrystallization - Play m4v
This video demonstrates how to recrystallize materials using microscale techniques in GGC's organic chemistry labs.

Using The Centrifuge - Play m4v
This video demonstrates the appropriate way to use a centrifuge in GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Thin Layer Chromatography - Play m4v
This video demonstrates the proper way to perform and analyze thin layer chromatography (TLC).

Pastuer Filter Pipet - Play m4v
This video features the proper use of a Pastuer Filter Pipet in GGC's organic chemistry labs.

Reflux Assembly - Play m4v
This video shows how to assemble a reflux apparatus using microscale glassware.

Decanting - Play m4v
This video shows how and when to decant liquids.

Glasswear Overview - Play m4v
This video details the identity and purpose of common glassware used in GGC's organic labs.

Hood Operation - Play m4v
This video demonstrates how to use a fume hood in GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Using the Hot-Stir Plate - Play m4v
This video details how to properly use a magnetic hot plate in GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Microscale Distillation - Play m4v
This video demonstrates how to properly utilize microscale glassware for distillation in GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Vortex Mixer - Play m4v
This video shows how and why to properly use a vortex mixer.

Vacuum Filtration - Play m4v
In this video, the correct means of using vacuum filtration in GGC's organic chemistry lab is demonstrated.

Solvent Evaporation - Play m4v
This video demonstrates the correct way to evaporate solvents in GGC's organic chemistry lab.

Simple pH Readings - Play m4v
This video demonstrates how to easily take pH readings in GGC's organic lab.

Organic/Aqueous Partitioning - Play m4v
This video demonstrates how to determine the identity of partition liquids.

Liquid Measuring - Play m4v
In this video, the proper means of measuring liquids by various means is demonstrated.