Use the real-world context of preparing sodium chloride to practise applying understanding of solubility.
Sodium chloride can be prepared through titration, using hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution.
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A foundation and higher level worksheet to put learning about solubility into context. Answers are included in the teacher notes.
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These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of solubility and apply it to a new context, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With questions covering:
- titration
- use of methyl orange indicator
- calculations which involve reading burettes (higher) and understanding the equipment used to measure volumes (foundation)
- completing chemical equations and molar calculations (higher)
- performing percentage yield and percentage atom economy calculations (foundation)
The worksheets are available at Foundation and Higher level and as fully editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson. Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic.
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