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ELEPHANTS’ TOOTHPASTE
Elephants’ toothpaste experiment. Great visual demonstration of chemical reactions. Read more
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How to score full marks in the Conclusion and Evaluation in the IBDP Internal Assessment (IA) or Extended Essay (EE)
This criterion assesses the student’s ability to draw valid conclusions based on the evidence obtained and to evaluate the reliability and limitations of the investigation. The assessment looks for evidence of appropriate analysis and interpretation of the data, clear conclusions, and an understanding of the limitations of the investigation.Advertisement Read more
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How to write the perfect Chemistry Internal Assessment (IA)
The Internal Assessment (IA) for Chemistry in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an experimental investigation that requires students to demonstrate their ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions. Here is a plan for a Chemistry IA: Topic Selection: Choose a topic that interests you and aligns with your learning… Read more
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Aspirin Synthesis
Chemical synthesis of aspirin Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, can be synthesized through a process called esterification. Here are the steps for the chemical synthesis of aspirin: Materials needed: Instructions: The chemical reaction involved in the synthesis of aspirin is: salicylic acid + acetic anhydride → aspirin + acetic acid This reaction is an… Read more
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2025 IBDP Biology, Chemistry and Physics Subject guides (specification)
The IB Diploma Programme have now released the new subject guides for Biology Chemistry and Physics, first examination 2025. Information regarding the publication of assessed student work.The assessed student work to accompany the new DP biology, DP chemistry and DP physics subject guides (first assessment 2025) will be published in September 2023. IBDP Biology, Chemistry… Read more
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