AQA Trilogy GCSE Science - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe how to carry out an investigation to obtain pure, dry samples of a soluble salt
Explain the steps involved in crystallising a salt solution
Generate the formulae of salts when given the name of acid, base and metals
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Words and meanings to learn
salt
a compound formed when an acid reacts with a base
copper sulphate
a blue crystalline solid with the chemical formula CuSO₄
filtration
a method used to separate insoluble solids from liquids or gases using a filter
crystallisation
a process in which a dissolved substance forms solid crystals as the solvent evaporates or cools
insoluble base
a base that does not dissolve in water and remains as a solid, often used to neutralise acids
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Copper (II) oxide, 1M sulfuric acid, 25cm3 measuring cylinders, glass rods, 100ml beakers, filter paper and funnels, small conical flask, 250ml beakers, evaporating basin.
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