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CHEMISTRY SBA

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[VERSION 1]

Link with NSS curriculum:

Topic

IV (Acids and Bases)

Number of period required

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40 minutes
Experimental work: 20 minutes

Prior knowledge
sub-sections

Objective

(a) and (d) of topic IV

To

test the students knowledge on precipitation

reactions and acid-carbonate reactions

Assessment:
Mainly

based on the written worksheet

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[VERSION 1]
Instructions
Given: MgSO4(aq); Na2CO3(aq); Pb(NO3)2; and
HCl(aq)
Perform the tests as in table below.
Observations?
Identification?

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Mixing
solutions
A( ) +
B( )
A ( ) + C(
)
A( ) + D(
)
B( ) + C(
)
B( ) + D(
)
C( ) + D(
)

Observation

ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Mainly based on written worksheets
Any unsafe practice?

Marks

to be deducted
With prior notice

MARKING CRITERIA
Mark Remarks
10 - 9 Accurate description of nearly all results.
Logical deduction of the unknown.
Safety procedures have been observed.
8 6 Accurate description of some results.
Can deduce the cation / anion logically.
Safety procedures have been observed.
5 3 Accurate description of at least one result.
Can state the cation / anion.
2 1 Accurate description of one result OR
Can state the cation / anion.

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[VERSION 1: EXEMPLAR]

BAC (QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS)

[VERSION 1: EXEMPLAR]

In this exemplar, the

student correctly
identified the four
substances. However, in
recording his
observations, he wrongly
stated no observable
change as no observations.
Moreover, the description
on his deduction is not
systematic and could not
convey his ideas clearly.

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[VERSION 2]

Link with NSS curriculum

Topic

IV (Acids and Bases); Topic VII (Redox

reactions)

Number of periods required

1

40 minutes
The students are able to complete the experiment and
hand in the worksheet within 30 minutes.

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2

Describe the sample.

Estimate, using universal test paper, the pH
of an aqueous solution of the sample.

Report on the action of HCl on an aqueous

solution of the sample.

Report on the action of H2SO4 on an

aqueous solution of the sample.

Report on the action of NaOH on an

aqueous solution of the sample.

Report on the action of aqueous NH3 on an

aqueous solution of the sample.

Report on the action of a few drops of

KMnO4 in H2SO4 on an aqueous solution of
the sample.

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[VERSION 2]
Note: 2/3 of the marks are allocated to the
observations. 1/3 of the marks are allocated to
the interpretation of the observations and the
deduction of the chemical nature of the sample.
Summarise, in the space below, your conclusions
as to the chemical nature of the sample. Deduce,
where possible, what ionic and / or molecular
species are present in the sample.

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[VERSION 2: EXEMPLAR]

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POINTS TO TAKE NOTE

Safety practice
Safety

goggles
Safety first before assessment

Adequate number of apparatus / chemical

reagents
Use reagent bottles with dropper
Flame test

fume cupboards [F&E]

Test tube vs. microscale

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