Description:
This event is a lab event typically done as stations that teams rotate through, it can also be done as a sit down test if there are enough materials for everyone to have a complete set. Teams will need to be aware of and follow all chemistry lab safety procedures. Teams will be presented with a series of questions and tasks that they must complete. These may include but are not limited to: interpreting written data/graphs, collecting data, making calculations, etc. The topic for the 2010 tournament year is kinetics and aqueous solutions.
Materials:
Teams MUST bring chemical splash goggles, a writing instrument, and NON-programmable, NON-graphing calculators. Participants may also bring gloves.
***SAFETY ISSUE*** In addition to OSHA approved chemical splash goggles with indirect vents, teams also MUST wear closed toed shoes, pants/skirts that cover legs to the ankle, AND a chemical apron with a sleeved shirt or lab coat that reaches below the knee or they will not be allowed to participate. In addition, any teams seen handling materials in an unsafe manner will be disqualified from the event. ***SAFETY ISSUE***
Event Leaders will provide a proper lab environment, any materials/glassware appropriate for the questions asked, a periodic table, and any constants needed.
Scoring:
High score wins. Points are awarded for accuracy and proper technique. 50% will come from Kinetics, 50% will come from Aqueous Solutions. Predetermined questions will be used to break ties.
Common Mistakes:
- Be sure to wear the appropriate safety attire!!! Disqualification as a result of a safety issue will NOT be arbitrated.
Recommendations:
Event Resources:
2009 Coaches Institute Presentation (2010 rules)
2010 Kinetics Reference Sheet
2010 Solution Concentration Conversions
2008 Coaches Institute Presentation (2009 rules)
Chem Collective Virutal Labs
Sample Events:
2010 Kinetics Sample Problems
2010 Modeling Zeroth and First Order Reactions Sample Questions
Wright Center Example Events
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