Pre-lab questions (due together with the rest of the prelab by Friday, August 23, 2013 at 4:30 pm):

1. What is used as reaction vessel? Where does the student obtain this vessel?

2. Why is it important to properly seal the reaction vessel?

3. Why is it important to transfer the warm solution into the reaction vessel and close the reaction vessel immediately afterwards?

4. Why is it important to place the sticker on the top only?

5. A student used an infrared spectrum that was acquired in Nujol as reference spectrum. Which problem does this pose?

6. What does the student have to submit to the instructor at the end of the project? Where does he turn these items in?