AQA GCSE Chemistry – Water Purification Required Practical

Help GCSE Chemistry students develop confidence in answering extended-response questions on the AQA Water Purification required practical.

This scaffolded exam-practice resource focuses on analysing and purifying water samples using techniques such as pH testing, distillation and evaporation.

What's included:

• A 6-mark exam-style question based on the water purification required practical
• Success criteria, command word guidance and key scientific vocabulary
• A scaffolded fill-in-the-gaps activity with a word bank
• A model answer to support independent learning and self-assessment
• A printable PDF and an editable PowerPoint version

Skills covered:

• Describing methods used to analyse and purify water samples
• Testing and comparing the pH of water samples
• Using evaporation to determine the amount of dissolved solids
• Explaining how distillation produces purified water
• Using accurate scientific terminology in extended-response answers

Suitable for: AQA GCSE Chemistry and Combined Science students, classroom activities, revision lessons, homework and exam preparation.