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BTEC Unit 2: Practical
ScientificProcedures
And Techniques
BTEC UNIT 2
, Unit 2:
Practical Scientific
Procedures And
Techniques
, Unit 2 Overview:
Carrying out practical laboratory techniques correctly and
accurately is important part of the work of a laboratory
technician.
Techniques developed over a century ago are still used in
modern analytical chemistry and are the basis for analysis in a
range of occupations related to the chemical industry,
medicine and pharmaceuticals, education, forensic
investigation and many more.
Following correct laboratory practice will improve your
analytical skills, develop your transferable skills and help you
to appreciate the need for attention to detail.
, Unit 2 Overview:
Learning Aim A:
Undertake titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions.
Learning Aim B:
Undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves.
Learning Aim C:
Undertake chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures.
Learning Aim D:
Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work.