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IGCSE Prescribed Practical: Exploring the Relationship between Force and Acceleration in Physics
In this IGCSE Prescribed Practical, we investigate the relationship between force and acceleration using a trolley on an inclined plane. Through this engaging physics experiment, you will learn how to apply Newton’s Second Law of Motion and the kinematic equation to calculate the acceleration and force acting on the trolley. Understanding the relationship between force… Read more
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IGCSE Prescribed Practical: Investigating Resistivity of a Wire for Physics
In this IGCSE Prescribed Practical, we delve into the exciting world of resistivity as we investigate the resistivity of a wire. Through this hands-on physics experiment, you will learn how to measure the wire’s resistance, length, and diameter and use these values to calculate its resistivity. Understanding resistivity is essential for selecting the right materials… Read more
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IGCSE Prescribed Practical: Making Salts from Metals and Acids
Making salts is an essential part of chemistry, and this practical investigation teaches students how to produce different types of salts using different metals and acids. In this blog, we’ll explore the step-by-step methods for producing a pure, dry sample of a soluble and insoluble salt using filtration, evaporation, and crystallization techniques. We’ll also discuss… Read more
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How to Determine the Concentration of a Hydrochloric Acid Solution using Acid-Base Titration: An IGCSE Prescribed Practical
Acid-base titration is a widely used technique in chemistry to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base solution. In this practical investigation, we will be using acid-base titration to determine the concentration of a hydrochloric acid solution. By reacting a known volume of the acid solution with a standard solution of a base,… Read more
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IGCSE Prescribed Practical: Identifying Metal Ions Using Flame Tests
Flame tests are a simple and effective method for identifying metal ions in solution based on their unique atomic emission spectra. This practical investigation involves heating metal salt solutions in a flame and observing the color produced to identify the metal ion present. By understanding the principles of flame tests, we can apply this technique… Read more
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IGCSE Prescribed Practical: Electrolyzing Copper Sulfate Solution to Extract Copper Metal
In this blog, we will explore the process of electrolysis and its application in the extraction of copper metal from a copper sulfate solution. 🧪🔬 We will discuss the equipment needed and the step-by-step procedure for this IGCSE Prescribed Practical. 🧊💡 We will also explain how to calculate the mass of copper deposited on the… Read more
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