Simulations
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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
University of Missouri - Gary Bertrand
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
