CHEM120 Introduction to General, Organic & Biological Chemistry | University Lab Report Week 2 (A+ Graded)

This is the official Week 2 lab report for CHEM120: Introduction to General, Organic & Biological Chemistry. It includes step-by-step experimental methods, detailed results, and thoughtful analysis reflecting a strong grasp of core chemical concepts. Graded A+, this report is an excellent resource for students looking to improve their own lab submissions. CHEM120 Introduction to General, Organic & Biological Chemistry | University Lab Report Week 2 (A+ Graded) OL Lab 2: Periodic Table/Ionic and Covalent Bonds Learning Objectives ● Describe the structure and organization of the periodic table ● Classify elements of a family based on their location in the periodic table ● Distinguish metals from other element classes based on typical characteristics ● Use the flame color test to identify metals based on their position in the periodic table ● Explain valence electrons and oxidation state of a main group element to its position in the periodic table ● Describe the main trends among groups and periods for atomic properties ● Explain the causes on the atomic level for the main trends among groups and periods concerning atomic radii, ionization energy and electronegativity ● Describe the formation of ionic and covalent bonds ● Identify anions and cations ● Apply the octet rule ● Describe ionic lattice structure ● Draw Lewis dot structures ● Explain the formation of single, double, and triple bonds ● Distinguish between ionic compounds and covalent compounds