[Preplabstudents] Spring 2024- Week 7

[Weaver, Tyler]

Howdy Folks!

Week 7 is up next. Here’s what it has in store for us:

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Experiment Notes-Refer to the window notes for additional details.

STR
This is a fun one and its quick! Nothing should be needed from the window. The waste is organic and will be disposed of in the 4 L bottle fitted with the lidded funnel inside Hood A. We don’t expect the waste bottle to be completely filled- so no organic waste runs will be scheduled- if the bottle does get filled, please call downstairs or send a message in the GroupMe and ask for a replacement. The organic waste container and the beakers with handles are now in the lab rooms…

PbI
Solid reagents will be handed out from the windows. Vacuum tubing is in a drawer at each station. Extras will be available at each window. We’ll be using the vacuum ports for this experiment; the TAs do not need to turn the pump on or off- it will take care of itself. We will be using the ovens; they open by pulling the bottom of the handle up towards the ceiling- no rotating required.

CYC
This is a quick one! pH paper will be on the reagent carts. If more pH paper is needed it can be obtained from the window cart. TAs will pick up samples of CuO at the start of lab. These will be kept in the labeled bin on the unknown shelf. Unknown bins should not be removed from the unknown shelf.

CLK
This one should be quicker than in past years, but don’t be surprised if they take the whole lab session. Flip thermometers will be on the cart. Extra thermometers will be in the window, as will extra batteries. This one usually uses a bunch of spill kits. We’ll be ramping up the number kept in each window for the week. Keep on top of them.

MGB
Model kits will be provided on the bottom of the reagent carts. We do have replacement parts in each window if needed.

WST
pH meters…Students and pH meters don’t always get along. pH meters with probes are on the reagent carts.
If a student claims their pH meter is “broken”, they should have their TA try to calibrate it before bringing it to the window for an exchange. Sophie and Alec will have replacements in the windows.
“Broken” meters should be placed in the labeled bin so that one of the prep lab staff can check them and make any necessary repairs.
Extra wetting caps are available in each window, these are the little bottles that the probe tips are stored in.
We also have extra storage solution, the liquid that goes into the wetting cap, in each window if needed.

Other Important Information-

Gathers
Please be sure you are collecting the correct solutions in the correct container sizes.

Cart Checks and Cart Changes
We’ll be making a slight modification to the gather sheets to improve our blue bucket performance. Blue buckets will now be part of a new gather. Please also remember that if you are assigned a cart check or cart change, you should check the items gathered for you against the gather sheet. Make sure you have the correct reagents in the correct quantities. Any issues should be corrected before you head upstairs.

Equipment on Carts
Please remember that “CART CHANGE” and “REMOVE ALL CHEMICALS” does not include removal of equipment. Alec, Sophie, or Tyler will take care of equipment.

Headphones, Videos, and Games
Headphones use, watching any videos (regardless of whether its for class), and playing games are not permitted while on the clock. IF you have nothing to do ask one of the prep lab staff if there is anything that needs to be done… there’s almost always something.

Verify/Update Personal Information
During your shift this week, please check in with Linda. She will have you verify the information we have for you. This includes your ID number, lab coat size, anticipated graduation semester, and emergency contact information. She will make updates to this info, as necessary.

Best,
Tyler

[The Ohio State University]

Tyler Weaver
Instructional Lab Supervisor
General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager

The Ohio State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
280E Celeste Lab
120 W. 18th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 688-3929 Office
weaver.646 at osu.edu<mailto:weaver.646 at osu.edu>

Pronouns: he/him/his

Please do not feel obliged to read or reply to my messages outside of your normal working hours.
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