Concentration of solutions and titration
| 14–16 years

What is difficult about concentration?

Fresh insight offers tips for teaching the mathematics of moles, volume and molarity

5 ways to explain titration

From modelling to scaffolding, these tips will help students master this tricky topic

Quantitative chemistry | Self-led course

Build confidence in your quantitative chemistry knowledge and discover effective topic-specific teaching strategies

Measuring vitamin C in fruit using a microscale titration | 14–16 years

Compare the amount of vitamin C in fruit and juices using a microscale titration in this practical lesson plan with follow-up questions

Determining unknown concentration | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years

Guide learners to connect their thinking about calculating unknown concentrations following a titration

Concentration of acids | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years

Learners connect their understanding of dissolved ions, concentration and how chemicals are labelled with this single-page worksheet

Concentration and moles | Developing understanding | 14–16 years

Support learners to develop secure mental models of how concentration is measured and calculated in mol/dm³

Concentration and mass | Developing understanding | 14–16 years

Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of concentration and mass from the macroscopic to sub-microscopic level

Concentration of sodium hydroxide | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years

Think about sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution at a macroscopic, sub-microscopic and symbolic level

A microscale acid–base titration

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Use microscale titration to complete an acid–base neutralisation with sodium hydroxide in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Simple titration – practical videos | 14–16 students

Video resources showing how to carry out a titration experiment and interactive resources to allow students to collect their own results.

Concentration of solutions and titration | Knowledge check | 14–16

Assess learning of concentration of solutions and titration with a higher and foundation worksheet

Quantitative chemistry | Review my learning | 14–16 years

A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of quantitative chemistry

Scientist, food and pharmaceuticals

Taryn uses scientific instruments to test our food and medicines and make sure they are safe

Acid–alkali conductometric titration worksheet | 14–16 years

Develop your learners’ understanding of ions and the changes in ionic concentrations in an acid-alkali neutralisation

Bioanalytical scientist

Claire’s work involves stress testing new medicines in various stages of drug development to ensure they are robust and reliable before being released onto the consumer market