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VCAA 2018 - Question 3 (Organic analysis) - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses Question 3 (Organic analysis) - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Combined organic analysis and Infrared spectroscopy and assessment technique. It helps students interpret molecular mass spectra and determine empirical and molecular formulas.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • interpret molecular mass spectra
  • determine empirical and molecular formulas
  • convert between mass, amount and particle number
  • interpret command terms and question requirements
  • show complete working in an exam response

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Instrumental analysis of organic compounds
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 2Quantifying atoms and compounds