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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

P.1Quantitative analysis

Quantitative analysis in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. P.1.1Carry out a volumetric analysis from one set of titrations (acids and alkalis with indicators; iron(II) and ethanedioic acid with manganate(VII); iodine with sodium thiosulfate), recording burette readings to 0.05 cm³ with at least two titres within 0.10 cm³.
  2. P.1.2Determine a quantity such as an enthalpy change or a rate of reaction by simple manipulation of laboratory apparatus, recording masses to 0.01 g and temperatures to 0.1 °C where the thermometer allows.

Lessons

  • Quantitative practical skills: titrations, measurements and uncertainty

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Quantitative analysis: sample question

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A student's titres were: rough 23.85 cm³, then 23.60, 23.70 and 23.65 cm³. What mean titre should be used?

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