Chemistry for the Gifted and Talented: Swimming pool chemistry
Description
This activity is synoptic in nature, with questions on many different aspects of chemistry. It is context driven i.e. looks at a collection of interesting chemistry that can be derived from swimming pools. Some extension work is introduced – eg keto-enol tautomerism.
Type of Activity
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group
Audience
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Teacher
Age Group
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16 to 18 years
Subjects
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Analysing, concluding & explainingUnits & standard conditionsNomenclature, symbols & formulaeRelative masses, masses & molesMagnetic resonanceMass spectrometryMedical applicationsCase studiesLewis structuresRepresenting chemical reactionsRedoxDefining equilibriaThe response of equilibria to the conditionsLe Chatelier's PrincipleAcid-base equilibriaBuffer solutionsEnols