St.

Catherine High School

IA #1 January 2021
Title: UV/VIS Spectrophotometry
Aim: To determine the concentration of Fe2+ in unknown sample using Beer Lambert’s Law.
Skills Assessed: ORR and A & I

CRITERIA/CHECKLIST ORR Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Properly constructed table
- Appropriate title 2
- Labelled columns
Plots calibration curve of absorbance against iron concentration
- Suitable Title [1mk]
- Points plotted correctly (6 =3mk , 4-5 = 2mk, 2-3 = 1mk)
- Line of best fit [1mk] 8
- Axes labelled with quantity and unit [2mk]
- Graph occupies 75% of graph paper with sensible scales on each axes
[1mk]
Discussion includes reason to react iron (II) complex with o-phenanthroline
for UV-VIS spectrophotometry experiment
- Iron (II) solutions do not absorb light in visible region 2
- Reacting Fe2+ with o-phenanthroline forms an orange–red
complex that absorbs visible light
TOTAL MARKS 12

CRITERIA/CHECKLIST A & I Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Calculation of molar absorptivity constant (gradient of graph)
3
- Large triangle =1mk, correct read-off =1mk, correct calculation =1mk
Correct equation of line stated and used to calculate iron (II) concentration
3
- Correct substitutions and calculation from equation
Calculation of iron (ii) concentration using Beer-Lambert’s Law
3
- Formula, correct substitutions and calculation
Calculation of actual concentration using dilution factor 1
Reason for diluting samples for UV-VIS analysis
- Allows significant passage of light 1
- ensures that Beer-Lambert’s law is obeyed (no deviation from law)
Calculation of absorbance for a 5ppm iron (II) solution
3
- substitution and calculation
TOTAL MARKS 15 (scaled
to 12)
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IA #2 February 2021
Title: Uncertainty in Measurements
Aim: To calibrate a volumetric pipette and burette and determine the true volume of water
discharged
Skills Assessed: M & M

CRITERIA/CHECKLIST M & M Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Pipette
- Tip kept below the level of liquid 1
- Held by stem and not bulb 1
- Eye level with the bottom of meniscus 1
- Drained by gravity for transfer 1
- No hanging drops 1
- Consistent volumes transferred (mass of water within ± 0.2 g ) 1
Burette
- Setting up burette (vertical and secure in clamp) 1
- Filled using filter funnel and removed after filling 1
- No air bubbles in tip 1
- Reading bottom of meniscus at eye level 1
- Correct positioning of fingers and thumbs on burette 1
- Consistent volumes transferred (mass of water within ± 0.2 g ) 1
TOTAL MARKS 12
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IA #3 February 2021
Title: Gravimetric Analysis
Aim: To determine the water of crystallization in hydrated magnesium sulphate using a volatilization
method.
Skills Assessed: M & M and A & I

Task/Criteria M & M Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Getting balance to function properly 2
- Ensure pan is clean
- Balance zeroed 1
Mass measured correctly (within ±0.1 g of required)
Collect and setup apparatus properly for heating 2
Lighting Bunsen burner
- Air hole closed 2
- Match lit before gas turned on
Heating using Bunsen Burner 1
- Air hole opened for non-luminous flame (hottest flame)
Adjusting Bunsen flame
- Air hole and gas tap adjusted to obtain increased flame for stronger 2
heating
Flame not left unattended 2
Working safely avoiding any spilling or accidents
TOTAL MARKS 12

Task/Criteria A & I Marks Marks

allotted awarded
1. Chemical equation written for loss of water of crystallization 2
2. Molar mass of anhydrous MgSO4 accurate calculated 1
3. Moles of anhydrous MgSO4 accurate calculated 2
4. Mass of water accurately calculated 1
5. Moles of water accurately calculated 2
6. Mole ratio of MgSO4: H2O accurately calculated to find moles of water 2
7. Conclusion includes the moles of water crystallization 1
8. Sources of Error stated 1
TOTAL MARKS 12
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IA #4 March 2021
Title: Column Chromatography
Skills Assessed: ORR
CRITERIA/CHECKLIST ORR Marks Marks
allotted awarded
Report complete in clear and logical format with complete apparatus 1
Proper grammar, use of past tense and passive voice 2
Spelling (no greater than two words misspelled) 1
Diagram neatly drawn and labelled accurately with suitable title 2
Observation
- Description of movement of ethanol through stationary phase [1
mk]
- Diffusion of each component in mixture through alumina [1 mk] 6
- Colours of the dye in the mixture identified [1mk]
- Elution order of dyes stated [1 mk]
- Solvent used for elution of dyes stated [2 mk]
TOTAL MARKS 12

St. Catherine High School

IA #4 March 2021
Title: Column Chromatography
Skills Assessed: ORR
CRITERIA/CHECKLIST ORR Marks Marks
allotted awarded
Report complete in clear and logical format with complete apparatus 1
Proper grammar, use of past tense and passive voice 2
Spelling (no greater than two words misspelled) 1
Diagram neatly drawn and labelled accurately with suitable title 2
Observation
- Description of movement of ethanol through stationary phase [1
mk]
- Diffusion of each component in mixture through alumina [1 mk] 6
- Colours of the dye in the mixture identified [1mk]
- Elution order of dyes stated [1 mk]
- Solvent used for elution of dyes stated [2 mk]
 TOTAL MARKS 12
St. Catherine High School
IA #5 February 2021
Title: Water Pollutants
Aim: To identify possible pollutants (lead, nitrates and cyanide) in water samples collected from a
canal and the tap at school.
Skills Assessed: ORR and A & I

Task/Criteria ORR Marks Marks

allotted awarded
OBSERVING
Observations appropriately described for each test
- Test for Nitrates 6
- Test for Lead
- Test for Cyanide
RECORDING
- Neatly constructed table/s 3
- Title self-explanatory
- Headings appropriate
REPORTING
- Lab write-up neat 1
- Aim and all apparatus/material clearly stated 2
- Method includes all steps in correct sequence in past tense 1
- Discussion includes at least three sources of the different water 3
pollutants
TOTAL MARKS 16 scaled
to 12

Task/Criteria A & I Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Inferences made correctly from observations and correct equations stated
for precipitates or gases evolved

Canal Water 3
Test for Nitrates
Test for lead
Test for cyanide
3
 Tap Water
Test for Nitrates
Test for lead
Test for cyanide
Appropriate conclusion from data 2
States possible source of error/limitation 2
TOTAL MARKS 10 scaled to
12
St. Catherine High School
IA #6 February 2021
Title: Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds
Skills Assessed: P & D

TASK/CRITERIA P & D Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Hypothesis clearly stated in a form that can be tested 2
Aim stated and relevant to hypothesis 1
Apparatus and Materials – essential ones listed 1
Method logical and in present tense 2
Variables 3
- Manipulated
- Controlled
- Responding
Expected results based on hypothesis and interpretation to prove hypothesis 2
Precaution/Limitation/Assumption 1
(at least one stated)
TOTAL MARKS 12

St. Catherine High School

IA #7 March 2021
Title: Antacid Analysis using Back Titration
Skills Assessed: P & D

TASK/CRITERIA P & D Marks Marks

allotted awarded
Hypothesis clearly stated in a form that can be tested 2
Aim stated and relevant to hypothesis 1
Apparatus and Materials – essential ones listed 1
Method logical and in present tense 2
Variables 3
 - Manipulated
- Controlled
- Responding
Expected results based on hypothesis and interpretation to prove hypothesis 2
Precaution/Limitation/Assumption 1
(at least one stated)
TOTAL MARKS 12