How to score full marks in the Conclusion and Evaluation in the IBDP Internal Assessment (IA) or Extended Essay (EE)

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. Restate the research question or hypothesis … Continue reading How to score full marks in the Conclusion and Evaluation in the IBDP Internal Assessment (IA) or Extended Essay (EE) →

How to write the perfect Chemistry Internal Assessment (IA)

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 objectives. … Continue reading How to write the perfect Chemistry Internal Assessment (IA) →

Aspirin Synthesis

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: Salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) Acetic anhydride Sulfuric acid Water Sodium bicarbonate Ice Instructions: In a flask, mix 10 g of salicylic acid with 20 mL … Continue reading Aspirin Synthesis →

MolView – Amazing molecular modelling website for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology.

MolView – Amazing molecular modelling website for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology.

MolView is an intuitive, Open-Source web-application to make science and education more awesome! It allows students and teachers to visualise different molecules structures and examine their properties. MolView is connected to numerous databases publicly available to provide the required data such as PubChem, ChemSpider, ChEMBL, DrugBank, the Crystallography Open Database.