Qualitative Analysis of Ink in the Pabst Mansion

10-31-2004

Introduction

Purpose:  The purpose of the lab was to…..

 

Hypothesis:  It was believed that ….

 

Methods

Exp. Design:  The independent variable in the lab was….  The dependent variable in the lab was…..

 

Materials:  List all the materials used in the lab.  This should be a list not written in sentences.

(Make sure that you actually used the item if you list the item.)

 

Procedure:  All of the materials listed were obtained.  …..

 

Diagrams:  Lab diagrams are included on page ?????

 

Results

Written Observation:  See page ????

 

(YOU WILL HAVE WRITTEN OBSERVATIONS FOR THIS LAB.   They will include either the original pieces of filter paper or a drawing of the filter paper.  This should be completed during the lab process.) 

 

Chemical Equations:  See page ???

 

(A diagram of the structure of the two solvents should be included)  

 

Data Tables:  N/A

 

Calculations: N/A

 

Graphs:  N/A

 

Discussion

Data Analysis:  Based on the data collected during the lab the following was observed……

 

(this is the place for a detailed analysis of the two filter papers along with the crime note.  Basically, describe in writing how you know who did it.)

 

Graphical Analysis:  N/A

 

Error Analysis:  There were many errors observed during the lab.  One factor that caused error was…..

 

Evaluation Of Hypothesis:  The Hypothesis stated at the beginning of the lab was ……..

 

Conclusion Statement:  Based on the discussion this lab was a success.  The purpose was to ……  The results demonstrated….. This experiment could be repeated and yield similar results.