Evidence-based identification
What Evidence-based identification means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Evidence-based identification
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Reference: AQA
Using the information supplied, such as an ingredient list or composition table, to decide whether the product is a formulation.
Linking each observation to the test that produced it, and rejecting species that conflict with any result.
Topics that use Evidence-based identification
- Flame tests (AQA GCSE)
- Formulations (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Alloys
- Applying knowledge to unfamiliar products
- Characteristic flame colours of metal cations
- Composition and function
- Contamination
- Designed mixtures
- Everyday products
- Formulation
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