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Separating substances

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    Separating mixtures (including formulations)

    I can describe what mixtures are and list methods used to separate them.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 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 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Filtration

    I can describe how to carry out filtration and explain how it works.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Crystallisation

    I can explain the process of crystallisation and how it is used to separate substances.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 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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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Interpreting chromatograms

    I can analyse chromatograms both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Chromatography: separating a mixture of inks

    I can identify the composition of inks using paper chromatography.
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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 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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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 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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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 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 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 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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    • 1 Worksheet
    • 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 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 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.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 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.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

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