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Revision tips – how to ace your exams!
Practical advice on how to structure your revision and prepare for your exams: When preparing for exams, it is important to have a structured approach to your revision. Here are some tips to help you prepare
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Reactivity Series – Reactions of Metals and Water (includes model data and conclusion)
Introduction: The reactivity of metals with water is an important topic in chemistry, as it helps us understand the behavior of metals and their potential uses in different applications. In this investigation, we will determine the order of reactivity of a series of metals with water. Materials and Methods: Materials: Methods: Results: The following observations…
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Reactivity Series – Reactions of Metals and Acids
Introduction The reactivity of metals with acids is an important topic in chemistry. In this investigation, we aim to determine the order of reactivity of metals with dilute hydrochloric acid. Dilute hydrochloric acid is an acidic solution that reacts with metals to form metal chlorides and hydrogen gas. The reaction rate of this reaction can…
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How to score full marks in the conclusion evaluation section of the IBDP science IA, specifically dealing with error analysis.
In the conclusion and evaluation section of your IBDP Chemistry IA, you should summarize the results of your experiment and discuss the overall findings. This section should also include an analysis of any errors that may have occurred during your experiment and ways to improve the experiment in the future. Here is a guide to…
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Esterification Reaction and equilibrium constant determination.
Esterification is a common organic reaction that involves the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol to form an ester and water. In this experiment, we will be carrying out an esterification reaction to test the equilibrium position at different temperatures using ethanoic acid and ethanol. Safety precautions: • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)…
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