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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.

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, 2009 only.

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Fast facts

  • Suitable for Years 10-12
  • Available at the CSIRO Science Education Centre in Hindmarsh during Term 2, weeks 1-6, 2009
  • Bookings are essential

Contact Information

Primary Contact

General Enquiries
Science for School
South Australia
Phone: 61 8 8463 5920 
Fax: 61 8 8241 5373 

Location

CSIRO Education, South Australia
Education Development Centre
Milner St
Hindmarsh SA 5007
Australia