Chemistry GCSE
Scale and apparatus in chemistry
What Scale and apparatus in chemistry means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Scale and apparatus in chemistry
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Industry uses large-scale continuous plants with concentrated acids and controlled temperatures, whereas laboratory preparation uses small quantities and bench apparatus such as beakers and filter funnels.
Topics that use Scale and apparatus in chemistry
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