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Revision tips – how to ace your exams!

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

Reactivity Series – Reactions of Metals and Water (includes model data and conclusion)

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: A series of metals (e.g., … Continue reading Reactivity Series – Reactions of Metals and Water (includes model data and conclusion)

Esterification Reaction and equilibrium constant determination.

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) … Continue reading Esterification Reaction and equilibrium constant determination.

The Winkler Method – Biological Oxygen Demand BOD

The Winkler Method – Biological Oxygen Demand BOD

The Winkler method is a widely used analytical technique for determining the amount of dissolved oxygen in water samples. Dissolved oxygen is essential for aquatic life and is an important indicator of water quality. The Winkler method involves the addition of reagents to a water sample that react with dissolved oxygen to produce a measurable … Continue reading The Winkler Method – Biological Oxygen Demand BOD

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