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Assessment Criteria:
(analysis, evaluation, and communication rubrics are provided at the end of the description)
You are to perform this practical investigation and collect data in groups.
You are to analyse and process the data this practical investigation individually.
You are to evaluate this investigation and communicate your findings in a report.
Your report should be written using the MLA format from the student planner (1.5 line spacing,
1 inch margins and a minimum size 12 font).
Drafts received after the requested date may not be commented upon
Complete the Authenticity of work statement provided and attach it to your report
The report should be submitted in print at the beginning of the lesson and also emailed before
the lesson to pinkerton.science@gmail.com
Introduction
∆𝐻𝑓⊖ is the standard enthalpy of formation of a substance. This is the energy change upon the formation of
∆𝐻𝑐⊖ is the standard enthalpy change of combustion. It is the heat produced upon the complete
combustion of 1 mol of a substance.
When oxygen is in excess, the compounds below undergo complete combustion to produce carbon dioxide
and water.
Pre-lab activities
1. Explain the difference between enthalpy change of formation and enthalpy change of combustion.
Materials
10. Empty the copper calorimeter and rinse with water to return to a constant temperature before the
next compound is investigated.
11. Both groups will perform the experiment twice, one group with ethanol and propan-1-ol and the
other group with ethanol and butan-1-ol.
Results
Mass / g ± 0.01
Mass of water
Mass / g ± 0.01
Mass of water
Table 3. The temperature measurements of the combustion reactions (data shared between groups)
Initial Maximum Change in
temperature / ℃ temperature / ℃ temperature / ℃
ethanol
propan-1-ol
butan-1-ol
Qualitative data
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Analysis
Ethanol
Ethanol (second
group)
1-propanol
1-butanol
propan-1-ol
butan-1-ol
2. Compare your experimental values for the enthalpies of combustion with the literature values to
calculate % error.
3. Calculate the % uncertainty arising from random errors in the experiment and compare this with the
% error.
5. Describe systematic errors (including significance and direction) and suggest modifications to the
experiment to reduce these. (You can use the table I have provided)
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Works Used - if applicable (use MLA format as explained in the student planner).
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DP Group 4 Sciences Assessment Feedback
Please refer to the rubric and your test to self-assess your achievement.
D-
Analysis and
evaluation analysis (6)
(16)
evaluation (6)
communication (4)
Teacher assessment:
Criteria Level you were assessed at: Reason:
D-
Analysis and
evaluation analysis (6)
(16)
evaluation (6)
communication (4)
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Investigation analysis and evaluation – Criterion D (16 points)
Analysis - 6 points
Have you presented sufficient quantitative and qualitative raw data to answer the question?
Have you shown accurate and relevant calculations that can support your conclusion?
Have you shown the full impact of uncertainty upon your analysis?
Have you interpreted your processed data correctly?
Have you deduced a valid and detailed conclusion based on your investigation?
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Evaluation – 6 points
Have you justified a detailed conclusion using the results of your experiment?
Have you deduced a conclusion that is relevant to the research question?
Have you explained the conclusion using accepted scientific understanding?
Have you discussed the strengths and weaknesses of your data and sources of error?
Have you discussed realistic and relevant suggestions for improvement of your
investigation?
Have you discussed realistic and relevant suggestions for further related investigations?
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Communication – 4 points
Have you presented a well-structured report?
Have you presented information so that your research topic and question is clear?
Have you presented information so that your method and your results are clear?
Have you presented only necessary information?
Have you presented images with labels and titles?
Have you presented tables and graphs with correct titles, heading, units and decimal
places?
Have you used correct scientific language?
*For example, incorrect/missing labelling of graphs, tables, images; use of units, decimal places.
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Your ATL target for next assessment is: I plan to achieve this target for the next assessment
by:
Thinking Using time better before the due date
Communication Learning the meaning of key words
Social Checking my work for mistakes
Self - management Reading more carefully
Research Looking at data more carefully
Key question
Your answer
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IB Diploma Programme
Authenticity of Work Statement
Tamagawa Academy K-12 & University
All IB learners strive to be ‘principled’ acting with ‘integrity and honesty’, with a strong sense of justice and
respect for the individual, groups and individuals.
This form must be completed and attached to the front of each IB written task
Title of written task: Analysis and evaluation of an investigation into enthalpy of combustion
Read the following statement carefully and sign before submitting this form.
I am aware that all work submitted must be entirely in my own work and in my own words. Where
the ideas or work of another person are represented within my work, the source(s) of those ideas or
the work have been fully and appropriately acknowledged.
I am aware that I may be required to do the following to justify my results:
۰ Plagiarism: The representation of the ideas or work of another person as your own.
۰ Collusion: Supporting malpractice by another candidate, for example, allowing your work to be
copied or submitted for assessment by someone else.
۰ Duplication of work: The presentation of the same work for different assessment components
and/or diploma requirements.
Note: Submitting work that is not your own is considered malpractice by the IB and grounds
for disqualification from the Diploma Programme.
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