Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques

Preface ix

Glossary xi

Abbreviations xvii

1 The preparation of solutions in bioscience research 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Concentration 2

1.3 Using balances to weigh out reagents 3

1.4 Practical considerations when making a 1.0 M solution 6

1.5 Dilutions and the use of pipettes 11

1.6 Water, acids and bases 15

1.7 Buffers 21

1.8 The equilibrium/dissociation constant (Ka) for an acid or base and the...