Physical chemistry

Chemical tests

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This Smart Worksheet guides students through a series of interactive chemical tests to identify both inorganic ions and organic functional groups. Students analyse experimental results, balance chemical equations and apply theoretical concepts to determine the composition of unknown substances.

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Learning outcomes

Assess the result of common chemical tests to identify the unknown compound.
Specify the properties of a compound in reaction environments.
Balance chemical equations.

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Skills

Concepts, Principles and Theories

Why precipitates form and what their colours indicate
What the causes of effervescence are
What the chemical equations and reactions are that can be leveraged for chemical test
How to balance chemical equations

Interpreting and Analysing Data

How to identify halide ions based on precipitate colour
How to identify the presence of a metal based on flame colour
How to use a litmus paper and determine results
How to use carbonyl tests and identify results

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Prof. Dudley Shallcross

Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Bristol

“Students welcome the opportunity to repeat calculations with different data to test their understanding of the material. Student feedback on courses that I teach that use Smart Worksheets, always highlight this as a very positive aspect.”

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Degrees

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Modules

Analytical chemistry

Preparative chemistry

Topic

Physical chemistry

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