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Mixtures: equipment diagrams

I can create scientific diagrams of common laboratory equipment, showing how they are used together.

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Mixtures: equipment diagrams

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Laboratory apparatus are designed for specific uses and choice of apparatus impacts the quality of results
  2. Equipment can be communicated using 2D drawings/images
  3. Scientific diagrams illustrate how equipment is used together for practical investigations

Keywords

  • Apparatus - A piece of equipment that is designed for a particular use.

  • Scientific drawing - A 2D representation of a piece of apparatus.

  • Scientific diagram - Use scientific drawings to show how equipment is set up for an investigation.

Common misconception

Pupils either put too much or not enough detail into their drawings = muddled representations

Use the 'less is more' approach, and remind pupils to include labels - **clarity is key**. Allows for less detail and avoids any confusion.

Show pupils equipment not covered in the lesson and challenge them to use the rules to create a representative scientific drawing. Create practical set-ups around the room and challenge pupils to draw the diagrams to represent them.
Teacher tip

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following descriptions best describes a pure material?
Correct answer: Made of only one type of substance
Made of two or more types of substances
A type of mixture
Q2.
If you needed to measure the volume of a liquid, which apparatus would you use?
Balance
Beaker
Correct answer: Measuring cylinder
Ruler
Q3.
What unit is commonly used to measure mass in the laboratory?
Correct Answer: grams, g
Q4.
When measuring the volume of a liquid, which unit of measurement is typically used?
Correct Answer: cm³, cubic centimeters, cm3, cm^3
Q5.
How might the presence of impurities in a substance affect the accuracy of measurements taken during an experiment?
They increase the cost of the experiment
They make the substance look different
Correct answer: They can alter the melting and boiling points of the substance
Q6.
When measuring the temperature of a liquid, why is it important to ensure the thermometer is not touching the sides or bottom of the container?
To keep the thermometer clean
Correct answer: To obtain a more accurate temperature reading of the liquid
To prevent breaking the thermometer

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match each piece of scientific apparatus to its drawing.
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer:a,conical flask

conical flask

Correct Answer:b,thermometer

thermometer

Correct Answer:c,beaker

beaker

Correct Answer:d,boiling tube

boiling tube

Correct Answer:e,measuring cylinder

measuring cylinder

Correct Answer:f,tripod

tripod

Q2.
If a scientific drawing has too many details, how might it affect the understanding of the apparatus?
It makes the drawing more appealing
It increases the accuracy of the experiment
Correct answer: It can lead to misinterpretation or confusion
Q3.
What is the primary purpose of using labels in a scientific diagram?
To add aesthetic value to the diagram
Correct answer: To provide clear identification of each piece of apparatus and its function
To fill empty space on the paper
Q4.
In a scientific diagram, each piece of apparatus is drawn as a representation of the apparatus.
Correct Answer: 2D, 2 D, 2 dimensional, 2-D, 2-dimensional
Q5.
Match the following terms with their definitions
Correct Answer:Scientific drawing,A 2D representation of a piece of apparatus

A 2D representation of a piece of apparatus

Correct Answer:Scientific diagram,Shows how equipment is set up for an investigation

Shows how equipment is set up for an investigation

Correct Answer:Apparatus,A piece of equipment that is designed for a particular use

A piece of equipment that is designed for a particular use

Q6.
Which unlabelled scientific diagram correctly shows the apparatus needed to test the boiling point of water?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz