Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Properties of Solutions: Electrolytes and Non-Electrolytes
Experiment #13 from Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Write equations for the dissociation of compounds in water.
- Use a Conductivity Probe to measure the conductivity of solutions.
- Determine which molecules or ions are responsible for conductivity of solutions.
- Investigate the conductivity of solutions resulting from compounds that dissociate to produce different numbers of ions.
Electrolytes in Energy Drinks
Experiment #06 from Food Chemistry Experiments
- Write equations for the dissociation of compounds in water.
- Use a conductivity probe to measure the conductivity of solutions.
- Determine which molecules or ions are responsible for the conductivity of solutions.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Organizing concepts
- Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure
- Subtopics
- Structure 2.1—The ionic model
- Level
- Standard level and higher level
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