Old KS4 Science Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Investigate one of the variables affecting the temperature change, identifying variables to change, measure and control
Process and display results appropriately
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Words and meanings to learn
thermometer
An instrument for measuring or showing temperature and how hot or cold something is.
sodium hydroxide
An alkaline white compound used in many industrial processes, e.g. the manufacture of soap and paper also known as caustic soda.
polystyrene
Resin which is synthetic and a polymer of styrene, used typically for rigid films and foams.
hydrochloric acid
A strongly acidic solution of the gas hydrogen chloride in water.
fair
Tests where all conditions are kept the same excluding one variable.
Resources: Mission Assignment Slide, Handout
Apparatus
Handout: The handout provides a step-by-step guide for the practical activity, including safety precautions. It highlights the key variables affecting temperature changes in chemical reactions.
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