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Discuss the pros and cons of different experimental techniques and equipment.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryExperimental techniques and chemical analysisCore contentPractical objective

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Discuss the pros and cons of different experimental techniques and equipment

  • This point belongs to Experimental design, especially Experimental design outcomes.
  • You need to be able to discuss the pros and cons of different experimental techniques and equipment.
  • The key ideas to know are Discuss and Suggest.
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Method

Method for Investigating Reaction Rate

In this experiment, you will mix sodium thiosulfate with hydrochloric acid and measure the time taken for a precipitate to form at different temperatures.

Temperature (°C)Time taken (s)
2030
3020
4015
5010
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    State the independent variable in this experiment.

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