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Stoichiometry (topic 1)

1.3 Obtaining and using experimental values to calculate the molar mass of a gas from the ideal gas equation

Lab - Gas laws and ideal gas equation

No

Stoichiometry (topic 1)

1.3 Solution of problems relating to reacting quantities, limiting and excess reactants, theoretical, experimental and percentage yields

Lab - Titrations - how to standardise a solution

Yes

Stoichiometry (topic 1)

1.3 Solution of problems involving molar concentration, amount of solute and volume of solution.

Lab - Virtual titration

Yes

Atomic structure (topic 2)

2.2 Emission spectra are produced when photons are emitted from atoms as excited electrons return to a lower energy level.

Lab - Spectral lines - Practical on emission and absorption spectra

No

Atomic structure (topic 2)

2.1 Atoms contain a positively charged dense nucleus composed of protons and neutrons (nucleons). Negatively charged electrons occupy the space outside the nucleus

Lab - Build an atom - Practical on atomic structure

No

Bonding (topic 4)

4.1 Explanation of the physical properties of ionic compounds (electrical conductivity) in terms of their structure.

Lab - Conductivity of solutions

Yes

Bonding (topic 4)

4.3 Shapes of species are determined by the repulsion of electron pairs according to VSEPR theory

Lab - 3D visualisation of structures

No

Acids and bases (topic 8)

8.3 Students should be familiar with the use of a pH meter and universal indicator

Lab - Practical on pH scale

Yes

Acids and bases (topic 18)

18.3 Selection of an appropriate indicator for a titration, given the equivalence point of the titration and the end point of the indicator.

Lab - Titration curves - determination of Ka by half equivalence

Yes

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