Internal Assessment Rubric and Feedback Form

ISU IB Chemistry

Level:

Student Name: Rachel Hodges

Session: May 2015

Session No.

HL

000819-

Design

Investigation title: Determining the Activation Energy

Define
problem &
select
variables

A
S
P
E
C
T

Syllabus topic(s): Kinetics Topic 6

Teachers Instructions and help given:
Students were given the method from Derry et al HL text.

Complete / 2

Controlling
variables
Developing a
method for
collection of
sufficient data

Marking Checklist:
Assessed Criteria: Aspect:
Design Define problem and select variables

D1.1

Controlling variables
D1.2

Developing a method for collection of data

Subtotal (Design)

D1.3

Data Collection & Recording Raw Data

Processing Processing Raw Data
D1.4

Presenting Processed Data

Subtotal (DCP)

On time:

Header &
pages no.:

Turnitin:

Design

Subtotal (C&E)

Not at all / 0
Does not identify a
problem/ research
question AND does not
identify any relevant
variables.

Designs a method for the

effective control of the
variables.
Develops a method that
allows for the collection of
sufficient relevant data.

Develops a method that

allows for the collection of
insufficient relevant data.

Develops a method that

does not allow for any
relevant data to be
collected.

Completed & Correct

Designs a method that

does not control the
variables.

Not complete/ incorrect

Research question or aim clearly stated

with Chemical equation/s and any formula
stated
IV described sufficiently to allow for
repetition. i.e. identified with units/ range
DV (as directly recorded) correctly
identified with units. Statement made if
further calculations need to be performed
on DV.
Relevant control variables identified and
explained with value stated.

D1.5

Background to investigation included and

correct with in-text citations.

D1.6

Hypothesis (if relevant):

Is quantitative
A sketch graph is included, with
explanation
Prediction is explained using correct
scientific theory
Sources are cited (in-text & listed at end)

D1.7

Aspect 2: Controlling variables

D2.1

Improving the Investigation

Partial / 1
Formulates a
problem/research
question that is
incomplete or identifies
only some relevant
variables.
Designs a method that
makes some attempt to
control the variables.

Aspect 1: Define the problem and select the variables

Grade (2,1 or 0)

Conclusion & Concluding

Evaluation Evaluating Procedures

Formulates a focused
problem/ research
question and identifies
the relevant variables.

D2.2
D2.3

Total:

Detailed list of all materials including size

or amounts, concentration (and preferably
uncertainties of the equipment.)
Method specifies how each identified
variable will be controlled &/or monitored
Potential impact of each variable on results
has been addressed.

D2.4

Annotated photo or diagram of equipment

or experimental set-up.

D2.5

Full citation of published method, if used

(or elements thereof).
Method for recording results, including
units and uncertainty of equipment ( ___ )
included.

D2.6

Aspect 3: Developing a method for collection of sufficient relevant data

Candidate declaration:
I confirm that this work is my own work and is the final version. I have acknowledged each
use of the words or ideas of another person, whether written, oral or visual.

D3.1

D3.2

Signed (student): _________________________________

Date: ________

D3.3

Accepted (teacher): ______________________________

Date: ________

D3.4

This statement is also checked by the student when submitting the work through Turnitin.

Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung International School.

Suitable range of (preferably 5, evenly)

spaced values for IV stated includes
justification of how this range was
chosen.
Method clear, specific and easily
replicated by the reader, if desired.
Risk assessment considering how
potential hazards will be minimised.
Choice of data presentation method
(chart or graph type) stated and
explained.

D3.5

Explain how raw data will be transformed

into processed data for comparison/
plotting

D3.6

Any trial experiments or calibration of the

method or measurement needed before
valid data can be collected.

D3.7

Blank results table indicating range for IV

and number of results (including repeats).

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Data Collection and Processing

Recording
raw data

A
S
P
E
C
T

Conclusion and Evaluation

Complete / 2

Partial / 1

Not at all / 0

Complete / 2

Partial / 1

Not at all / 0

Records appropriate
quantitative data and
associated qualitative raw
data, including units and
uncertainties where
relevant.

Records appropriate
quantitative and
associated qualitative raw
data, but with some
mistakes or omissions.

Does not record any

appropriate quantitative
raw data OR raw data is
incomprehensible.

States a conclusion with

justification, based on
reasonable
interpretation of the
data.

States a conclusion based

on a reasonable
interpretation of the
data.

States no conclusion OR
the conclusion is based
on an unreasonable
interpretation of the
data.

Evaluating
procedures

Evaluates weaknesses
and limitations.

Identifies some
weaknesses and
limitations, but the
evaluation is weak or
missing.

Identifies irrelevant
weaknesses and
limitations.

Improving the
investigation

Suggests realistic
improvements in
respect of identified
weaknesses and
limitations

Suggests only superficial

improvements.

Suggests unrealistic
improvements.

Processing
raw data

Processes the quantitative

raw data correctly.

Presenting
processed
data

Presents processed data

appropriately and, where
relevant, includes errors
and uncertainties.

Processes quantitative raw

data, but with some
mistakes and/ or
omissions.
Presents processed data
appropriately, but with
some mistakes and/or
omissions.

No processing of raw data

is carried out OR major
mistakes are made in
processing.

Concluding
A
S
P
E
C
T

Presents processed data

inappropriately OR
incomprehensibly.

DCP1.1

Valid measurements recorded honestly.

DCP1.5

DCP1.2

Significant figures appropriate.

DCP1.6

DCP1.3

Units of IV and DV present and correct

DCP1.4

Measurement uncertainties correct ( __ )

DCP1.7

Associated qualitative data

(observations) recorded.
Decimal points consistent with
precision of the measuring equipment
Raw data clearly distinguished from
processed data (possibly separate
table)

Aspect 2: Processing Raw Data

DCP2.1

Worked example calculations given.

DCP2.3

Rounding errors avoided

DCP2.2

Mathematical calculations correctly applied

to determine DV.

DCP2.4

Uncertainties adjusted to reflect any

calculations carried out.

Aspect 3: Presenting Processed Data

DCP3.1

Correct number of significant figures and

consistent decimal places

DCP3.5

Appropriate choice of graph, and

where relevant, compared to
published data.

DCP3.2

Measurement uncertainty as a % and an

absolute value.

DCP3.6

Axes scaled appropriately with equal

intervals.

DCP3.3

DCP3.4

Data in tables is clearly and correctly

presented with numbered title, headings,
units and uncertainties as appropriate.
Effective use of space leads to clarity of
presentation (e.g. tables do not break across
pages, it is known from where values in
calculations have been obtained).

DCP3.7

Axes labelled clearly, including metric/

SI units and uncertainties of values

DCP3.8

Appropriate best-fit line/curve (with

published data points, where
appropriate).

Aspect 1: Concluding
CE1.1
CE1.2

Conclusion and Evaluation

Data Collection and Processing

Aspect 1: Recording Raw Data

CE1.3

Associated qualitative data add value to

explanations.

CE1.4

Comment on extent to which outcome

affected by errors and uncertainties

Aspect 2: Evaluating procedures

CE2.1

CE2.2

CE2.3

CE2.4

Reference to reliability and accuracy based

on analysis of the magnitude of random and
systematic errors (wrt variability of results
and validity of conclusions
Comment on validity through analysis of
appropriateness of the range of IV values
with regard to the aim/ RQ
Identify the most significant contribution to
random or systematic errors from
equipment (will have highest uncertainty)
Problems identified with method, consistent
with measurement/ instrument errors

CE2.5

CE2.6

CE2.7

Anomalous points identified and

explained wrt qualitative data where
appropriate, with justification of variance
according to possible errors and
uncertainties.
Comment on whether the number of
repeats was adequate to minimise the
impact of random errors
Systematic errors identified are
consistent with direction of the % error.

Time management or human error may be mentioned,

though these are not scientific errors they should be
eliminated with effective Manipulative Skills. The
focus here should be on the investigation.

Aspect 3: Improving the investigation

CE3.1

CE3.2

0 = none!

Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung International School.

Clear statement of the outcome wrt trends

in data.
Comparison with background theory/
hypothesis and associated published data.
To what extent does data agree/ disagree?

Improvements are specific to the errors and

uncertainties described above and are clear
Improvements address significant errors
identified in the procedure through
improved control of IV, DV and CV wrt range
and repeats.

CE3.3

Suggestions for further investigation

stated are realistic and achievable

CE3.4

Cited appropriately where improvements

relate to published methods or
techniques

Rachel Hodges

HL Activation Energy DCP + CE

June 2014

AIM:
To calculate the activation energy for the reduction of peroxodisulfate (VI) ions by iodide ions using a
clock reaction.
RESULTS:
Table 1 Raw data table showing the time taken for the solution to change colour at different
temperatures.
Temperature of Solutions
Time (in seconds 1
(in C 1)
25.6
235
36.0
125
40.6
105
45.1
74
52.3
52
55.8
40

QUALITATIVE DATA:
The solution would change colour very suddenly. Also it would turn dark blue, dark green and then
black.
PROCESSED DATA:
To calculate the temperature in Kelvin 273 was added to each raw data value:
25.6 + 273 = 298.6K 1
The rate of reaction was calculated by dividing 1 by the time in seconds
1/235 = 0.00426 = 4.26 x 10-3 s-1 0.425%
(1/235)*100 = 0.425%
Table 2 The relationship between the temperature in Kelvin and the rate of reaction.
Temperature of
Solutions (in K 1)

Rate of reaction (in s-1 0.425)

298.6

4.260 x 10-3

309.0

8.000 x 10-3

313.6

9.520 x 10-3

318.1

1.350 x 10-2

325.3

1.920 x 10-2

328.8

2.500 x 10-2

Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung
International School.

Rachel Hodges

HL Activation Energy DCP + CE

June 2014

The temperature for the graph was calculated by dividing each value in Kelvin by 1:
1/298.6 = 0.00335 = 3.35 x 10-3K 0.335%
(1/298.6) x 100 = 0.335%
A natural logarithm was taken of the rate of reaction:
ln4.26 x 10-3 = -5.46 0.425%
Table 3 - The relationship between 1/temperature and lnk
(in K 0.335)

Lnk (in s-1 0.425)

3.35 x 10-3
3.24 x 10-3
3.19 x 10-3
3.14 x 10-3
3.07 x 10-3
3.04 x 10-3

-5.46
-4.83
-4.65
-4.30
-3.95
-3.69

To calculate the gradient of the line of best fit the equation

= -6000 0.0253%

(0.425 0.425) = 0.85

( 0.335 0.335) = 0.67
0.85 0.67 = 1.52
( 1.52/-6000) x 100 = 0.0253%

The gradient of the line is equal to

Ea
where R is the gas constant.
R

Therefore:
-6000 =

Ea
R

-6000 x -8.13 = 49860 J mol-1 = 49.86 kJ mol-1 0.603 kJ mol-1

The overall percentage uncertainty:
0.425% + 0.335% + 0.425% + 0.0253%
= 1.21%
(49.86 1.21%) x 100 = 0.603 kJ mol
Percentage Error:
((53.0 kJ mol1 49.86 kJ mol-1)/ 53.0 kJ mol-1) x 100
Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung
International School.

Rachel Hodges

HL Activation Energy DCP + CE

June 2014

= 5.92%

Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung
International School.

Rachel Hodges

HL Activation Energy DCP + CE

June 2014

Graph 1 - The relationship between 1/temperature and lnk

-3.00
3.00E-03

3.05E-03

3.10E-03

3.15E-03

3.20E-03

3.25E-03

3.30E-03

-3.50

lnk (in s-1 0.425)

-4.00

-4.50

-5.00

-5.50

-6.00

1/T (K1 )
Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung International School.

3.35E-03

3.40E-03

Rachel Hodges

HL Activation Energy DCP + CE

Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung International School.

June 2014

Rachel Hodges

HL Activation Energy DCP + CE

June 2014

CONCLUSION & EVALUATION:

From the collected data, the activation energy of for the reduction of peroxodisulfate (VI) ions by
iodide ions could be calculated. The value derived was 49.86 kJ mol-1. The results are in line with the
previously published results. The use of the Arrhenius successfully determined the activation energy
of this reaction. The published value is 53.0 kJ mol-1 (L.Schuurs) whereas the experimental value was
49.68 kJ mol-1. This result was affected very little by errors and uncertainties. Therefore, using these
value the percentage error for this experiment was calculate to be 5.92%. This is a relatively low
number; which is reflected by how close the two values are. The measurement uncertainty was
calculated as 1.21% therefore a very small proportion of the percentage error is caused by random
measurement error of the apparatus. Therefore, the rest of the error was from random error, largely
from the uncertainty of when the colour of the solution had completely changed. This is because it
happened so suddenly and there was no way of making sure the colour was exactly the same colour
for each temperature. The results were less reliable due to the random error of not knowing
whether when the colour of the solution had completely changed. However, there was only one trial
carried out therefore, the effect of the uncertainty will be significantly reduced. The conclusion
reached would have been more convincing if more repeats had been done. The stopwatch had the
most significant contribution to the overall % uncertainty, hence, this had the most effect on the
final result. By not knowing the exact colour there was a relatively large error made. In that if the
time was to high then the final result would end up being much lower than the published value. To
decrease the measurement uncertainty, from random errors, a colorimeter could be used so that
the subjectivity of people looking at the solution is removed. Also so that the solution reach the
same colour each time. This will increase the precision of the result and therefore reduce the error.

Modified by Lynda Schuurs from the original used by permission of the author Stephen Taylor, Bandung
International School.