Gravimetric Analysis of Calcium and Hard Water

I learned a lot about calculations and what the "hardness" of water refers to. I did well with making sure all of the precipitate was filtered out of the water by filtering the water through multiple times. I need to work on being more efficient in a lab setting and being more focused. The lab thinking skills I need to improve on are connecting more stoichiometry methods and figuring out how to calculate things on my own. Working with my lab partners was very beneficial as we could check each other's calculations and help when one of us was stuck on a concept.

Green Chemistry: Analysis of a Mixture

I learned how to better calculate the percent yield for reactions in different ways. It was also an incredible way to multitask and be extremely productive. I lit the gas on fire well for the first time and liked working as a team to solve problems. Lab skills wise I need to know how to turn on sinks with them erupting like a geyser. In addition, I need to improve upon my problem-solving skills by thinking through reactions all the way to the end and to know how mistakes will affect it. My lab partners helped me by answering all the stupid questions I had.