AP Chemistry Lab Notebook Set-Up

AP Chemistry
Guide for writing and formatting a formal lab report

Lab Notebook Set-up

← Number all pages in lower outside corner, in ink.

← On page 1: Design an aesthetically pleasing cover page. Include your name, course title (AP Chemistry), the school year and a graphic. Graphics must be completed in color and represent the full gamut of chemistry ideas. This may be hand-drawn, computer generated or a collage effect using periodicals. Selected clip-art will not meet these requirements.

← Pages 2-3 are reserved* for your table of contents. Neatly write “Table of Contents” centered on the top line. Then create a neat table (using ruler and ink or computer generated) with columns shown below. For each lab you will…show more content…
Writing style and format ▪ Physical sciences, like chemistry, are not flowery by nature. Use a technical writing style in which you get right to the point. Be succinct but clear. Use labeled, visual illustrations (diagrams, graphs, etc.) where needed to clarify explanations. All diagrams must be referenced. Avoid first person voice.

IV. Pre-lab (if required)

← Attach or write out any pre-lab work neatly.

V. Experimental Design (ExD) if required

Articulate the experiment you ran using the ExD format. Include variables, levels, all relevant constants, controls, etc.

VI. Materials with Sketch of Experimental Set-up

← List the equipment and chemicals used for this lab. Include quantities (1 ring stand), concentrations (100 ml 1 M HCl) and the appropriate names (crucible not porcelain cup). ← Draw and label a neat sketch of the set-up used. Do not draw the separate pieces of equipment. Draw the actual equipment as it was used in lab.

VI. Procedures

← If lab procedures were given to you with no modifications…Neatly attach clean copy of lab to book with glue stick. Trim all edges, no “hangover” pages, and no folded documents. All steps must be