RULES OF THE LAB

1. When you don't know what you're doing, do it neatly.
2. Experiments must be reproduceable, they should fail the same way each time.
3. First draw your curves, then plot your data.
4. Experience is directly proportional to equipment ruined.
5. A record of data is essential, it shows you were working.
6. To study a subject best, understand it thoroughly before youstart.
7. To do a lab really well, have your report done well in advance.
8. If you can't get the answer in the usual manner, start at theanswer and derive the question.
9. If that doesn't work, start at both ends and try to find acommon middle.
10. In case of doubt, make it sound convincing.
11. Do not believe in miracles---rely on them.
12. Team work is essential. It allows you to blame someone else.
13. All unmarked beakers contain fast-acting, extremely toxicpoisons.
14. Any delicate and expensive piece of glassware will break beforeany use can be made of it.(Law of Spontaneous Fission)