Chemistry 104 Laboratory

 

 

This Week

Answer Keys

Gen Chem Lab

Periodic Table

 

 

 

á       Expt 2:  Green Chemistry, Biodiesel (Parts A, B)

o   Preliminary Assignment Due

 

Next Time

á       Expt 2:  Green Chemistry, Biodiesel (Part C)

 

Notes for Today

 

  • What Is Biodiesel?
    • A Petroleum Diesel Substitute    

          

 

    • A ÔGreenÕ Fuel

         

 

   

 

  • Biodiesel Synthesis

o   Rxn Is A Transesterification

    • Small or Large Scale

 

 

  • Safety
    • Wear goggles at all times
    • Avoid skin contact with methanol and NaOH
    • Methanol, oil, and biodiesel are flammable

 

 

  • Report
    • Purpose, Procedure, Week 1 Data today
    • Week 1 Worksheet in two days