IB skill practice

Design fair chemistry investigations

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Identify controlled variable

A fair investigation in a antacid comparison changes temperature and measures reaction time. Which listed factor should be controlled: the result or temperature? Use the visual evidence before giving the chemistry or investigation judgement. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.