Example set of chemistry practicals
03 April 2017
Chemistry (Gateway Science J248 and Twenty First Century Science J258)
To exemplify how the requirements of the minimum numbers of practical activities and coverage of required apparatus and techniques can be achieved, we have compiled below a suggested list of activities. These activities have been mapped into a copy our (optional) Practical Activity Tracker to show how the requirements are covered. There are also links below to the activity documents and the (optional) Learner Record Sheets.
| Number of activities: |
10 |
| PAG 1 – Reactivity trend |
Suggested Activity 2: Reactivity of metals |
| PAG 2 – Electrolysis |
Suggested Activity 2: Microscale electrolysis of copper(II) chloride |
| PAG 3 – Separation techniques |
Suggested Activity 2: Chromatography of leaf chloroplasts |
| PAG 4 – Distillation |
Suggested Activity 1: Extraction of limonene |
| PAG 5 – Identification of species |
Suggested Activity 1: Precipitation and flame tests |
| PAG 6 – Titration |
Suggested Activity 1: Titration of sodium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid |
| PAG 7 – Production of salts |
Suggested Activity 2: Microscale copper sulfate synthesis |
| PAG 8 – Measuring rates of reaction |
Suggested Activity 1: Measuring the rate of reaction between Mg and HCl |
| PAG 8 – Measuring rates of reaction |
Suggested Activity 2 The disappearing cross |
| PAG 8 – Measuring rates of reaction |
Suggested Activity 4: Heat of a displacement reaction |
Suggested sets for the other specifications are available via the science news feed, and compiled together in one document.