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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

7.1.1Laboratory techniques

Laboratory techniques in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Apparatus and measurement in the chemistry laboratory

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  • Planning investigations: variables, fair tests and safety

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  • Recording, presenting and evaluating data

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  • Chromatography

    30 min

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  • Separating mixtures

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  • Acid–base titration technique

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  • Titration calculations

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  • Fractional distillation and steam distillation

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  • Tests for anions

    25 min

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  • Tests for cations

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  • Tests for gases

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Laboratory techniques: sample question

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Which apparatus is most suitable for measuring the volume of hydrogen given off when magnesium reacts with dilute acid?

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