Learning objective
Demonstrate competence in apparatus and techniques across the A-level course.
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A-level practical endorsement and required practical activities
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A-level practical endorsement
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Quick explanation
Demonstrate competence in apparatus and techniques across the A-level course
- This point belongs to A-level practical endorsement and required practical activities, especially A-level practical endorsement.
- You need to be able to demonstrate competence in apparatus and techniques across the A-level course.
- The key ideas to know are competence, apparatus, and technique.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
Key concepts
Why it matters
This objective helps connect A-level practical endorsement to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for A-level practical endorsement and required practical activities.
Quick student answer
Which of the following is a common technique used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?
Direct answer
Graduated cylinder
Key terms
- Titration: A technique used to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration.
- Endpoint: The point in a titration at which the indicator changes color, indicating that the reaction is complete.
Common trap
Incorrectly reading the burette: Always read the bottom of the meniscus at eye level to ensure accurate readings.
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Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
- Explain that the A-level practical endorsement is assessed separately from written exam grades.
A-level practical endorsement
- Apply risk management and safe working in practical contexts.
A-level practical endorsement
- Evaluate practical procedures using uncertainty, error, accuracy and precision.
A-level practical endorsement
- Required practical 1: make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid-base titration.
A-level required practical activities
- Required practical 2: measure an enthalpy change.
A-level required practical activities