What This Document Is
This is a final lab report—Student Project Lab Report 2—completed by Hannah Selvy for Organic Chem Laboratory I (CH 6511) at Mississippi State University. It details an experiment focused on qualitative analysis to identify two unknown chemical compounds. The report includes safety information for the chemicals used, the experimental procedure followed, and preliminary observations.
Why This Document Matters
This report is intended for the course instructor and teaching assistants as a demonstration of the student’s ability to apply laboratory techniques and analytical skills learned throughout the semester. It serves as a summative assessment of practical skills in organic chemistry. It’s relevant to students enrolled in similar organic chemistry laboratory courses.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents a single student’s work and is a partial report. It does not include complete data analysis, definitive identification of the unknowns, or a comprehensive discussion of results. It is a snapshot of the experimental process, not a fully polished scientific publication.
What This Document Provides
The report includes a stated purpose for the experiment, an introduction to the types of compounds investigated, a detailed list of safety hazards associated with the chemicals used, the procedure followed for testing the unknowns, and initial observations regarding the tests performed. It also lists the lab partners and the date the experiment was performed. This preview does *not* include the full data analysis, conclusions, or the identified identities of Unknowns B and C.