Data interpretation
What Data interpretation means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Using given data, such as equilibrium concentrations or amounts, to predict how a change in concentration of a reactant or product affects a reversible reaction at equilibrium.
Reading values from supplied data and using comparative language such as higher, lower, greater or smaller, supported by the figures.
Describing the trend in values from a chart, graph or table and using the data to compare resources.
Topics that use Data interpretation
- Ceramics, polymers and composites (AQA GCSE)
- The effect of changing concentration (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
- Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agricultural productivity
- Char or decompose
- composite
- Composite materials
- Concentration changes
- Covalent cross-links
- Cracking
- Disturbance and re-equilibration
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