The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual: A Student's Guide to Techniques

by James W. Zubrick

This valuable guide takes organic chemists through the basic techniques of the organic chemistry lab such as interpretation of infrared spectroscopy. The eighth edition has been revised to include updated coverage of NMR Spectroscopy and UV spectroscopy. New questions at the end of chapters reinforce the skills and techniques learned. Emphasis is placed on green chemistry in the lab, focusing on the more environmentally friendly materials that can be used. In addition, updated discussions are included on safety, distillation, gas chromatography, and liquid chromatography. This gives organic chemists the most up-to-date information to enhance their lab skills.

Genres: Science, Chemistry, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Read For School

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Quí Hiển · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most silly and crazy chem lab text book ever written. It constantly insults you. It could be a fun read and can cheer you up whenever you have to face with a dull lab report. Otherwise it could be regarded as some form of procrastination in which you can safely reassure yourself that at least you're reading some useful stuff.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easily the funniest lab manual I've come across. But I was struggling to understand because I was too busy laughing. Overall it gave me the technical and practical information I needed to carry out my experiment, so all is well =)

[Kristine Sarles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! It's funny and informative. Should be required for all advanced chemistry lab courses.

[Rachel Blagg]

0/5. do not recommend this book or taking organic chemistry

[LJ H · Rating 3 out of 5]

why make such weird comments like "there are discourteous olk who do not rest the control when they finish using the equipment"..what cringe comments

[Devan Hurley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly goofy lab manual. Zubrick is the sassiest scientific author.

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was required for my Organic Chemistry lab this past fall, and I swear it's what got me through. This manual is very tongue-in-cheek and contains many things I could hear myself saying to my own students. Zubrick manages to somehow make chemistry fun and funny, which is no small feat, let me tell you. I obviously didn't sell this one back at the end of the semester.

This book should be a staple for all students of chemistry, and it should be on the classroom bookshelves of every high school and college chem instructor.

[C · Rating 1 out of 5]

Haven't even finished reading this book yet and already hate it. Sad attempts to be funny/clever fall short. Would much rather be given essential equipment, reaction, etc. information than this overly long, wannabe comedy show version. Distillation, gas chromatography, deprotonation--they're not funny. Just accept it.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was sad I had to read this book, but it was a thousand times more helpful than my actual lab book. Had I not read this I would not have been able to complete a lot of the experiments well and in a timely manner, and I my write-ups would have been a lot harder.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have had about 80 panic attacks and died without this book. Instead, I felt knowledgeable and capable heading into organic lab, and even managed to enjoy myself while reading.

This book's value is therefore priceless.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

While organic chem lab was not fun the snarky voice of this text made it a little more bearable. The text was readable and the fact that it would insult me while I was trying to study was a bonus.

[Benjamin Plume · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tool.

[Laura]

Useless, overpriced, and (very unfortunately) required.