Chemistry Kit Contents CK01A (Honors)  US Version

About the CK01A Chemistry Kit

     The CK01A kit provides 39 hands-on chemistry experiments in 14 topic areas:      

         

  • Topic I. Separating Mixtures         
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    • Session I-1: Recrystallization
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    • Session I-2: Chromatography
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    • Session I-3: Solvent Extraction
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    • Session I-4: Salting Out
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  • Topic II. Solubility and Solutions          
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    • Session II-1: Solubility as a Function of Temperature
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    • Session II-2: Conductance of Ionic and Molecular Solutes
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    • Session II-3: Colligative Properties of Solutions: Boiling Point
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    • Elevation and Freezing Point Depression
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  • Topic III. Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry        
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    • Session III-1:  Observe a Composition Reaction
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    • Session III-2:  Observe a Decomposition Reaction
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    • Session III-3:  Observe a Single Replacement Reaction
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    • Session III-4:  Observe Double Replacement Reactions
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    •  Session III-5:  Stoichiometry of Double Displacement Reactions
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  • Topic IV. Reduction-Oxidation (Redox) Reactions        
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    • Session IV-1: Observe Oxidation States of Manganese
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  • Topic V. Acid-Base Chemistry          
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    • Session V-1: Determine the Effect of Concentration on pH and the pH Range of Indicators
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    • Session V-2: Determine the Molarity of Vinegar by Titration
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  • Topic VI. Chemical Kinetics         
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    • Session VI-1: Determining the Effect of Temperature, Concentration, and Surface Area on Reaction Rates
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    • Session VI-2: Determining the Effect of a Catalyst on Reaction Rate
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    • Session VI-3: Determining a Reaction Order
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  • Topic VII. Chemical Equilibrium          
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    • Session VII-1: Observe Le Chatelier's Principle in Action
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    • Session VII-2: Determine a Solubility Product Constant
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    • Session VII-3: Observe the Characteristics of a Buffer Solution
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  • Topic VIII. Gas Chemistry         
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    • Session VIII-1: Observe the Pressure-Volume Relationship of Gases (Boyle's Law)
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    •  Session VIII-2: Observe the Volume-Temperature Relationship of Gases (Charles' Law)
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    • Session VIII-3: Determine Gas Mass Ratios by Effusion (Graham's Law)
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  • Topic IX. Thermochemistry        
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    • Session IX-1: Determine Heat of Solution
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    • Session IX-2: Determine Heat of Fusion of Ice
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    • Session IX-3: Determine the Specific Heat of a Metal
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    • Session IX-4: Determine the Enthalpy Change of a Reaction
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  • Topic X. Electrochemistry          
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    • Session X-1: Observe Electrolysis
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    • Session X-2: Observe the Electrochemical Oxidation of Iron
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    • Session X-3: Measure Electrode Potentials
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    • Session X-4: Build a Voltaic Cell
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  • Topic XI. Photochemistry         
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    • Session XI-1: Photochemical Reaction of Iodine and Oxalate
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  • Topic XII. Colloids and Suspensions          
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    • Session XII-1: Observe Some Properties of Colloids and Suspensions
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  • Topic XIII. Analytical Chemistry          
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    • Session XIII-1. Determine Boron Concentration with Curcumin
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    • Session XIII-2. Determine Salicylate Concentration in Urine
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    • Session XIII-3. Determine Vitamin C Concentration in Urine
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    • Session XIII-4: Detect Lead in Household Materials
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  • Topic XIV. Synthetic Chemistry          
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    • Session XIV-1. Synthesize Esters
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     The CK01A kits include a complete PDF manual. You do not need the Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments book to use this kit.      

Kit Contents (US Version)

     The CK01A and CK01AG kits contain the following chemicals, equipment, and other materials. The CK01A-RK refill kit contains only the items listed in the Chemicals and Consumables group.          

Chemicals and Consumables

     

        

  • Acetic  acid, 6 M (30  mL)          
  • Ammonia,  6 M (15 mL)          
  • Ascorbic  acid, 500 mg (5 tablets)          
  • Barium  nitrate, 0.1 M (15 mL)          
  • Bromothymol  blue, 0.1% (15 mL)          
  • Butanol  (normal) (5 mL)          
  • Calcium  nitrate, 0.1 M (15 mL)          
  • Charcoal,  activated (~ 2 g vial)          
  • Chromatography  paper (8.5X11” sheet)         
  • Cobalt  chloride test paper strips          
  • Copper  wire (~ 10 cm)         
  • Copper(II)  sulfate, 1.0 M (30 mL)         
  • Cotton  balls (small supply)         
  • Cotton  swabs (small supply)         
  • Hydrochloric  acid, 6.0 M (30 mL)          
  • Iodine/iodide  solution, 0.1 M (15 mL)         
  • Iron  nail (1)          
  • Iron  wool (small supply)          
  • Iron(II)  sulfate, 0.1 M (15 mL)          
  • Iron(III)  chloride, 0.1 M (15 mL)         
  • Lead(II)  acetate, 0.1 M (5 mL)          
  • Magnesium  strip (~ 10 cm)          
  • Magnesium  sulfate (~ 25 g)          
  • Methyl  orange, 0.1% (15 mL)         
  • Methyl  red, 0.02% (15 mL)          
  • Oxalic  acid, 0.5 M (30 mL)          
  • Phenolphthalein,  1% IPA (15 mL)          
  • Phosphoric  acid, 1.0 M (15 mL)         
  • Potassium  bromide, 0.1 M (15 mL)         
  • Potassium  dichromate, 0.1 M (15 mL)         
  • Potassium  ferricyanide, 0.1 M (15 mL)          
  • Potassium  iodide, 0.1 M (15 mL)          
  • Potassium  permanganate, 0.1 M (30 mL)         
  • Salicylic  acid (~ 15 g)          
  • Sodium  bicarbonate, 650 mg tablets          
  • Sodium  bisulfite, 1.0 M (15 mL)          
  • Sodium  borate, 0.1% w/r to boron (30 mL)         
  • Sodium  carbonate, 1.0 M (15 mL)         
  • Sodium  ferrocyanide, 0.1 M (15 mL)         
  • Sodium  hydroxide, 6.0 M (30 mL)          
  • Sodium  salicylate, 200 ppm salicylate (30 mL)         
  • Sodium  sulfide, 0.1 M (15 mL)         
  • Sodium  thiosulfate, 1.0 M (15 mL)          
  • Starch  indicator solution (15 mL)          
  • Sulfuric  acid, 1.0 M (15 mL)          
  • Thymol  blue, 0.04% (15 mL)          
  • Turmeric  reagent (15 mL)          
  • Vegetable  oil (30 mL)         
  • Wide-range  pH test paper    

     

Equipment

     

          

  • Alligator patch  cord, black          
  • Alligator patch cord, red         
  • Battery, 9V         
  • Battery adapter, 9V         
  • Beakers, polypropylene, 50 mL          
  • Beakers, polypropylene, 100 mL          
  • Beaker, glass, 250 mL          
  • Centrifuge tubes, 15 mL         
  • Centrifuge tubes, 50 mL, self-standing          
  • Cylinder, graduated, polypropylene, 10 mL          
  • Cylinder, graduated, polypropylene, 100 mL          
  • Goggles, chemical splash, w/ cap vents                  
  • Pipettes, polyethylene, thin-stem          
  • Reaction plate, 24-well          
  • Reaction plate, 96-well          
  • Ruler (6”/150mm)          
  • Sharpie marking pen          
  • Spatula, stainless        
  • Stirring rod, 6” x 5mm          
  • Syringe, 10 mL oral, with cap          
  • Stoppers          
  • Test tube brush         
  • Test tube clamp         
  • Test tube rack          
  • Test tubes (stored inside 50 mL centrifuge tubes)          
  • Thermometer          
  • Wire gauze          
  • Wood splints