Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
The Determination of an Equilibrium Constant
Experiment #10 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Prepare and test standard solutions of FeSCN2+ in equilibrium.
- Test solutions of SCN− of unknown molar concentration.
- Determine the molar concentrations of the ions present in an equilibrium system.
- Determine the value of the equilibrium constant, Keq, for the reaction.
Separation and Qualitative Analysis of Cations
Experiment #14A from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Prepare and analyze a solution that contains ten selected cations.
- Analyze an unknown solution that contains a selection of cations.
Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's Law
Experiment #17 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Prepare and test the absorbance of five standard copper (II) sulfate solutions.
- Calculate a standard curve from the test results of the standard solutions.
- Test the absorbance of a copper (II) sulfate solution of unknown molar concentration.
- Calculate the molar concentration of the unknown CuSO4 solution.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Additional Higher Level (AHL)
- Topic
- 13. The Periodic Table—The Transition Metals
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