Chemistry A-Level
combining techniques
What combining techniques means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of combining techniques
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A range of analytical techniques which together enable the structures of new compounds to be confirmed.
Topics that use combining techniques
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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