Each of the 15 experiments in this book kicks off with a case study designed to engage high-school and college-level chemistry students. Immerse them in the excitement of solving crimes through hands-on experimentation using Vernier sensors such as pH, pressure, conductivity, and temperature to investigate complex questions involving forensics. Students explore gas pressure through a failed bottle rocket launch, Beer’s law through a case of poisoned wine, and even more through engaging forensics investigations.
Forensic Chemistry Experiments
Forensic Chemistry Experiments
Starts at $35.00
Engage students in learning fundamental chemistry concepts through forensic chemistry experiments.
Table of Contents
| Experiment | Suggested Products | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerant Evaporation | Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 2 | Drowning Victim | Go Direct® Conductivity Probe, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 3 | The Mysterious Case of the Unusually Cool Beverage | Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 4 | Fish Kill | Go Direct® pH Sensor, Stir Station, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 5 | Avogadro’s Law and Order: Investigating a Rocket Launch Failure | Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor, Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Stir Station, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 6 | Burning Accelerants | Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 7A | Color Countdown Timer (Spectrophotometer) | Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer, Vernier Spectral Analysis® |
| 7B | Color Countdown Timer (Colorimeter) | Go Direct® Colorimeter, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 8 | Cold Case for Carbon Dioxide | Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor, Go Direct® CO2 Gas Sensor, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 9A | Messed Up Makeup (Drop Counter) | Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Drop Counter, Precision Volume Dispenser, Stir Station, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 9B | Messed Up Makeup (Buret) | Go Direct® pH Sensor, Stir Station, Electrode Support, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 10 | Secret Message | Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer, Vernier Spectral Analysis® |
| 11 | The Case of the Poisoned Wine | Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer, Vernier Spectral Analysis® |
| 12 | Metal Poisoning | Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer, Vernier Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber, Vernier Spectral Analysis® |
| 13 | Under Pressure: Faulty Pressure Cooker? | Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor, Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Stir Station, Electrode Support, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 14 | Mystery Powder from a Crime Scene | Go Direct® Conductivity Probe, Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Melt Station, Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro |
| 15 | Arson Analysis: Using Gas Chromatography | Go Direct® Mini GC™, Vernier Instrumental Analysis® |
What's Included
Electronic Version
- 15 ready-to-use student experiments
- Electronic access to up-to-date versions of the experiments
- Instructions for data collection with Vernier Graphical Analysis app with Go Direct sensors. (Does not support data collection with Logger Pro or LabQuest App)
- Essential instructor information, including teaching tips, suggested answers, and sample data and graphs
- Word-processing files of the student experiments, so you can edit the files to match your teaching preferences
- Complete equipment and supplies list
- A generous site license—buy one book and duplicate the experiments for your class
Printed Lab Book
When you buy the printed lab book you receive all of the resources listed for the electronic version, plus a printed copy of the book.
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