Avogadro Lab Report
In this lab, we will attempt to derive Avogadro’s number by forming a monolayer of Stearic Acid on the surface of a dish of water. The value of Avogadro’s number, which is known as the mole, equals 6.022*〖10〗^23. As the result of the high energy found on the surface of water and the hydrogen bonds in water, surface tension plays a key role in this experiment. The monolayer we anticipate making is possible because the tiny hydrophilic poles of Stearic Acid latch onto the molecules, but the larger hydrophobic portion of Stearic Acid prevents complete immersion. Thus, producing a monolayer. To derive Avogadro’s number from the data collected in the lab, we must divide the volume of the Stearic Acid by the area of the water surface.
In this lab,
we will be handling flammable and dangerous chemicals. To prevent any safety hazards, the chemicals must be handle inside of a fume hood and kept away from open flames. Extra precaution should be taken given n-hexane could cause irritation if it encounters skin.
In this lab,
we will be handling flammable and dangerous chemicals. To prevent any safety hazards, the chemicals must be handle inside of a fume hood and kept away from open flames. Extra precaution should be taken given n-hexane could cause irritation if it encounters skin.