Unit Award Scheme

120430 SORTING OUT: INTRODUCTION TO SEPARATING MIXTURES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	recognise at least three solids and three liquids	Summary sheet
2	recognise at least two simple differences between pure substances and mixtures	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
3	at least two methods of separating different mixtures, eg filtering, chromatography	Summary sheet
experienced
4	making a physical mixture on at least one occasion	Summary sheet
5	separating solid mixtures using at least one simple piece of apparatus, eg sieve, magnet	Summary sheet
6	filtering a solid from a liquid on at least one occasion	Summary sheet
7	separating a solid from a solution using at least one method, eg evaporation	Summary sheet
8	changing the state of water, ie freezing, cooling and boiling with support on at least two occasions	Summary sheet
9	taking part in a chromatography experiment on at least one occasion.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 February 2024Level - Pre-Entry Level