Senior Analytical Chemistry student workshop

Information for teachers about the Senior Analytical Chemistry hands-on workshop for senior secondary students in South Australia, including booking details.

• 22 January 2009 | Updated 14 October 2011

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Description

A range of experiments for senior secondary students covering analytical chemistry and its applications.

Students explore topics such as:

• colorimetry
• atomic absorption
• flame emission spectroscopy
• equilibrium
• electrochemical cells
• chlorine
• clays and ion exchange.

  Discover a range of experiments covering analytical chemistry and its applications.

Through hands-on experiments, students:

• neutralise red wine
• determine sulphur dioxide content in wine
• measure the rate of reactions
• find ways to reduce acid pollutants.

Details

Sessions last for approximately two hours, and can be run between 9.00 am and 12.00 noon or from 12.30 pm onwards. After-school and evening session times may be negotiated.

The workshop costs A$5 per student (GST free) and is available in term 2, weeks 1-6.

Find out more about SA Science Education Centre.