CH 431 –Inorganic Chemistry

Experiment X: Title Goes Here

Author Name*Group members

AbstractThis section should be a concise summary of the entire paper. It should briefly address what was done experimentally and the results obtained. The abstract is written last and should be complete enough to be read separately from the remainder of the paper.

Introduction

This section should explain the project and why it is being studied. Pertinent background information, including the history of the compound, outlining previous research should be included along with the relevance of the work you completed. Include balanced equations for all reactions in the experiment. The basic theory of all analytical techniques used should be explained. Most of your references will be cited in this section.

Experimental Method, Calculations, and Yield

Begin this section by identifying the materials used and any hazards associated with them. Continue by giving a brief summary of the procedure followed by any observations. The procedure should be written as an experimental record, not as instructions. Conclude this section with theoretical and actual yield calculations. This section should be written so that another scientist could follow your method precisely.

Results and Discussion

This section should be a summary of the completed experiment. Interpret your experimental results and explain how the stated problem was solved, what questions have been answered, and what could have been accomplished better. Also, be sure to suggest further research in the area of study. Provide a detailed analysis of any spectra and answer thoroughly in paragraph format (no numbers, lists, or bullet points) any of the discussion questions at the end of the experiment.

Conclusion

Base your final statements on the experimental data. Do not include any irrelevant material or repeat the discussion.

References

List all references cited in the text in ACS format at the end of the report. A minimum of 3 literature references must be given. Do not cite Wikipedia.

Example:

1. Author, A.; Person, B.; Scientist, C. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2010, 4, 500-510.

General Reminders- Do not plagiarize from the laboratory manual or any other source; you will get a zero for

the report and could face further academic penalties.- Remember to attach and label all spectra and notebook pages.- Imbed all formulas and structure illustrations in the report body, whether computer

generated or hand drawn.- Never start a sentence with a number or formula.- The references at the end of each experiment are usually good to read for a better

understanding of the topics covered.