Combined Science GCSE

Open end

What Open end means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Open end

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The position at the top of the test tube where the burning splint is held rather than inserted deep into the tube.

AQA · Test for hydrogen (study guide)

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