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Year 10

AQA

Higher

Separating substances

Lessons (15)

Separating mixtures (including formulations)

I can describe what mixtures are and list methods used to separate them.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Solutions

I can explain how solutions are formed and how to use state symbols in equations.

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1 Video

Filtration

I can describe how to carry out filtration and explain how it works.

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1 Video

Crystallisation

I can explain the process of crystallisation and how it is used to separate substances.

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1 Video

Chromatography: paper

I can describe how paper chromatography works and use chromatograms to classify substances as pure or a mixture.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Interpreting chromatograms

I can analyse chromatograms both qualitatively and quantitatively.

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1 Video

Chromatography: separating a mixture of inks

I can identify the composition of inks using paper chromatography.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Distillation: simple distillation

I can identify equipment needed to carry out simple distillation and explain how the process works.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Distillation: separating a mixture of inks

I can describe how to successfully separate the components of ink.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Distillation: fractional distillation

I can explain how fractional distillation works and how it differs from simple distillation in separating mixtures of fluids.

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1 Video

Potable water

I can explain what potable water is and describe how it can be obtained from groundwater and sea water.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Wastewater treatment

I can outline the key stages involved in the treatment of wastewater and describe features of each.

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1 Video

Water sample analysis: pH

I can the describe how to test the pH of different water samples and suggest why they may differ in terms of dissolved substances.

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1 Video

Water sample analysis: dissolved solids

I can apply techniques to analyse water samples containing dissolved substances.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Water sample analysis: distillation

I can use distillation to purify water samples and analyse the distillate to test its purity.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video