Use the real-world context of citric acid found in fruit juices to apply learners’ understanding of concentrations of solutions and titration
Citric acid and malic acid are two naturally occurring acids that are found in fruit juices. Food and drink manufacturers often add citric acid, C6H8O7, to fruit juices and foods to enhance their flavours and make them last longer. The questions in these worksheets explore concentration of solutions and titration and ask learners to apply their understanding of these concepts to this real-world context.
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These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of concentration of solutions and titration in the context of citric acid found in fruit juices, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and long-answer questions covering:
- calculating formula mass
- calculating the concentration of solutions
- titration experiments: equipment and method
- concordant results
- percentage uncertainty
Learners will practise mathematical skills to build their confidence. The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson or group of learners.
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