Correctly use appropriate instrumentation, apparatus & materials to carry out experimental technique with minimal assistance or prompting

· Follows given method using appropriate equipment with minimal assistance

CPAC 4a – Makes accurate observations relevant to the experimental procedure

· Read from bottom of meniscus when using burette (teacher to check)

· Read masses to at least 2dp’s (teacher to check)

· Read thermometers correctly

· Read scales correctly on all pieces of apparatus

CPAC 3b – Uses appropriate safety equipment and approaches to minimise risks with minimal prompting

· Collect all eqpt at start to minimise walking around the lab once practical work

· Set up work space in an organised fashion and safe

· Fill burette using funnel below eye level & without overflowing

· Wear safety goggles & lab coats throughout

· No spillages/deals with spillages appropriately with minimal fuss

· Keep stoppers on bottles when not in use

· Hold test tubes in racks (to prevent rolling off the table & smashing)

· Stand cup in appropriate sized beaker to stabilize (which may be clamped to increase stability)

· Measure out powders next to balance to prevent walking round lab with bottles/open containers of powders

· Discuss medical issues prior to practical work that may need considering (ie asthmatic/ epileptic…)

· Correctly dispose of reaction mixture (reagents & products) at end of practical

· Keep area tidy & clear away properly & cleaned down (if needed) for following students without prompting