Laboratory content
A number of resources can be found here, with thanks to Dr. Stacey Lowery Bretz at Miami University.
If you would like to REQUEST or SUGGEST a resource for online chemistry education, please fill out this FORM. The following resources have specifically been requested: laboratory experiments for general chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy (undergraduate and graduate).
Home experiment: Heat and temperature change experiment
The purpose of this experiment is to explore heat transfer using a simple coffee cup calorimeter. Two separate processes will be examined: one that transfers heat to the surroundings, and one that absorbs heat from the surroundings. LINK
TAGS : laboratory; general chemistry; home lab; free; OER; English
Contact information: Katherine Darvesh, Mount Saint Vincent University, Katherine.Darvesh@msvu.ca
Science laboratories online
A large list of online options for laboratories in science, including anatomy and physiology, astronomy, biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, chemistry, engineering, epidemiology, geology, math, neuropsychology, physics, physiology, etc. LINK
TAGS : laboratory; general chemistry; organic chemistry; biochemistry; science; STEM; first year; second year; paid resource; $; free; OER; English
Analytical Chemistry Videos
STA-6000 Operating instructions. LINK
Agilent 6890 GC-MS Manual operation. LINK
Flame Atomic Spectrometer Operating Instructions. LINK
TAGS : laboratory; analytical chemistry; third year; fourth year; free; OER; English
Contact information: John Canal, Simon Fraser University, jcanal@sfu.ca
JoVE
JoVE Science Education is a revolutionary video library dedicated to teaching scientific fundamentals through simple easy-to-understand video demonstrations. LINK
TAGS : laboratory; general chemistry; organic chemistry; biochemistry; science; STEM; first year; second year; paid resource; $; free; English
Labster
Virtual labs in biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy & physiology, medicine, and engineering. LINK
TAGS : laboratory; general chemistry; organic chemistry; biochemistry; first year; second year; paid resource; $; English
Chem Collective
The ChemCollective is a collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concept tests. Teachers can use our content for pre-labs, for alternatives to textbook homework, and for in-class activities for individuals or teams. Students can review and learn chemistry concepts using our virtual labs, simulations, and tutorials. The ChemCollective is organized by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon who are interested in using, assessing, and creating engaging online activities for chemistry education. LINK
TAGS : interactive; laboratory; virtual; online course material; general chemistry; organic chemistry; physical chemistry; high school; first year; second year; third year; $; paid resource; English
Contact information: Chem Collective, info@chemcollective.org
Virtual Reality: Organic Chemistry Lab Experiments
Open access virtual reality experiences for organic chemistry laboratories created in partnership between the Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University and Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA). LINK
TAGS : laboratory experiments; virtual reality; organic chemistry; second year; free; OER; English
Contact information: Maria Gallardo-Williams, North Carolina State University, Maria_Gallardo@ncsu.edu
Organic laboratory technique videos
Safety and Lab Protocols - LINK
Design of a Synthesis Experiment - LINK
(Re)Crystallization - LINK
Melting Point Determination - LINK
Thin Layer Chromatography - LINK
Gas Chromatography - LINK
Distillation - LINK
Liquid-liquid Extraction - LINK
Reading Organic Chemistry Procedures - LINK
How to use a rotovap - LINK
TAGS: laboratory; videos; organic chemistry; first year; second year; OER; free; English
Contact information: Horace Luong, University of Manitoba, Horace.Luong@umanitoba.ca
PhET Interactive Simulations
Interactive simulations for science and math. LINK
TAGS : simulations; interactive; chemistry; first year; second year; third year; fourth year; free; OER; English; French
Contact information: PhET team, phethelp@colorado.edu
Chromatography Simulations from Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 10e
Chromatography Simulations: Problems and Solutions LINK
GC-MS data LINK
HPLC Teaching Assistant in Excel LINK
TAGS : laboratory; analytical chemistry; second year, third year; free; copyrighted material; English
Contact information: Charles Lucy, University of Alberta, charles.lucy@ualberta.ca
General Chemistry Videos
Lab technique: Flotation. LINK
Lab technique: Weighing. LINK
Lab technique: Titration. LINK
Lab technique: Pipetting. LINK
Lab technique: How to use a burette. LINK
Lab technique: How to use a disposable pipette. LINK
Concept: Concentration cell. LINK
Concept: Dilution. LINK
TAGS : laboratory; general chemistry; first year; free; OER; English
Contact information: John Canal, Simon Fraser University, jcanal@sfu.ca
McGraw-Hill Connect
”A course management and adaptive learning solution that enhances your unique voice and teaching style.” LINK
TAGS : chemistry; first year; second year; free; paid; $; English
Beyond Labz
Learn science by doing science with hundreds of open-ended Chemistry, Physics and Biology experiments. LINK
TAGS : interactive; laboratory; virtual; general chemistry; organic chemistry; inorganic chemistry; first year; second year; third year; $; paid resource; English
Organic Chemistry - Online Lab Worksheets
These worksheets include videos and laboratory questions that can help students in organic chemistry to visualize the chemical reactions that would typically take place in the lab as well as use the experimental data to answer lab type questions. The focus of these two online labs is the reactivity of hydrocarbons with bromine, and SN1/SN2 reactions.
Hydrocarbon Reactivity with Bromine LINK
Hydrocarbon Reactivity with Bromine – Answer key LINK
Nucleophillic Substitution Worksheet LINK
Nucleophillic Substitution Worksheet – Answer key LINK
TAGS : laboratory; organic chemistry; second year; free; OER; English
Contact : Marissa L. Clapson marissa.clapson@ucalgary.ca
Hayden-McNeil Lab Simulations
”Realistic biology and chemistry lab simulations offer an authentic experience that moves learning beyond the classroom.” LINK
TAGS : chemistry; first year; second year; paid; $; English