BTEC First Award in Application of Science - specification - Edexcel

UNIT 5: APPLICATIONS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Criteria covered Assignment Scenario Assessment evidence
1B.5, 2B.P5, 2B.M5,
2B.D4
How are Organic
Chemicals Used?
A new organic chemical company produces
organic chemicals that are used widely in
society. The company is keen to show that these
chemicals can be produced from sustainable
sources in the future. It is also keen to make the
public aware of environmental concerns
associated with certain organic compounds, like
PVC. As a first step, you need to research a
range of organic chemicals and their uses so
that you can prepare information to present to
the public, on behalf of the company.
A report showing uses, benefits and
drawbacks of a range of organic
chemicals.
1C.6, 2C.P6, 2C.M6,
2C.D5
New Materials that
Change the Way We
Live
You work as a materials scientist for a large
company that produces a vast range of quality
products. To stay ahead of its competitors, the
company needs to use the latest technology in
its products. You have been asked to provide
information about how the company has done
this over the years. You are going to research
when certain materials were first used. You are
going to find out about how innovative materials
have been used, why these materials are special
and why the public may be worried about
products that use nanochemicals.
A report showing uses, benefits, safety
issues and drawbacks of a range of
innovative materials.
A visit by a materials scientist from a university
or research department may help to put this
topic into context.
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