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Creative Problem Solving in Chemistry - Three white solids

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Devise experiments to label three white solids correctly by using chemicals and apparatus in the laboratory.

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England
- GCSE
Scotland
- National 5
  - SQA Chemistry
    - Chemistry in society
      - Chemical analysis
        Analytical methods
        Flame tests can identify metals present in a sample.
    - Chemical changes and structure
      - Acids and bases
        Neutralisation reactions
        2H⁺(aq) + CO₃²⁻(aq) → H₂O(l) + CO₂(g) for aqueous metal carbonates
        2H⁺(aq) + CO₃²⁻(s) → H₂O(l) + CO₂(g) for insoluble metal carbonates
Wales
- A/AS level
  - WJEC Chemistry
    - Unit 1: THE LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY, STRUCTURE OF MATTER AND SIMPLE REACTIONS
      - 1.6 The Periodic Table
        (g) characteristic flame colours shown by compounds of Li, Na, K, Ca, Sr and Ba (Mg compounds show no colour)
        (i) trend in thermal stability of the Group 2 carbonates and hydroxides
Northern Ireland
- GCSE
  - CCEA Chemistry
    - Unit 1: Structures, Trends, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry and Analysis
      - 1.9 Chemical analysis
        1.9.16 write ionic equations for the halide and sulfate ion tests and tests for metal ions using sodium hydroxide solution;
Republic of Ireland
- Leaving Certificate
  - Chemistry

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