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The Basics of and Organic Chemistry Lab
Rules of the lab
* If an experiment works, something has gone wrong.
* When you don't know what you're doing, do it neatly.
* Experiments must be reproduceable, they should fail the same way each time.
* First draw your curves, then plot your data.
* Experience is directly proportional to equipment ruined.
* Always keep a record of your data. It indicates that you have been working.
* To do a lab really well, have your report done well in advance.
* If you can't get the answer in the usual manner, start at the answer and derive the question.
* In case of doubt, make it sound convincing.
* Do not believe in miracles--rely on them.
* Team work is essential, it allows you to blame someone else.
* All unmarked beakers contain fast-acting, extremely toxic poisons.
* No experiment is a complete failure. At least it can serve as a negative example.
* Any delicate and expensive piece of glassware will break before any use can be made of it.
Rules of the lab
* If an experiment works, something has gone wrong.
* When you don't know what you're doing, do it neatly.
* Experiments must be reproduceable, they should fail the same way each time.
* First draw your curves, then plot your data.
* Experience is directly proportional to equipment ruined.
* Always keep a record of your data. It indicates that you have been working.
* To do a lab really well, have your report done well in advance.
* If you can't get the answer in the usual manner, start at the answer and derive the question.
* In case of doubt, make it sound convincing.
* Do not believe in miracles--rely on them.
* Team work is essential, it allows you to blame someone else.
* All unmarked beakers contain fast-acting, extremely toxic poisons.
* No experiment is a complete failure. At least it can serve as a negative example.
* Any delicate and expensive piece of glassware will break before any use can be made of it.