VCE Chemistry, Unit 4 Outcome 3
Students undertake a major laboratory program at school and practical application at VSSEC
TO REFLECT THE CHANGES IN THE 2024 STUDY DESIGN, VSSEC has elected to work within Unit 4 Outcome 3: How is scientific inquiry used to investigate the sustainable production of energy and/or materials? With a focus on biodiesel synthesis in the school laboratory and machine analysis at VSSEC.
The outline of the day will be as follows:
- GC-MS analysis of student samples using F.A.M.E.S as a baseline for comparison. Students will use a diluted (hexane) sample of the biodiesel to identify the esters present within their samples.
- IR transmittance analysis of bonds within biodiesel with comparison to petrochemical diesel and F.A.M.E.S
- Calorimetry of student synthesised biodiesel
- NOTE: SMALL class groups less than 10 students may be accommodated even though date is blocked, to enquire
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Full-day : 9:00am-3:00pm
18 students maximum
A maximum of 2 teachers can accompany the students at no cost.
$37 per student (plus GST) (Interstate and international students P.O.A.)
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*Interstate ,International and Homeschooled students P.O.A. (Price on Application)
Year 12.
All equipment, workbooks, reagents and materials used during the program.