Tollens Test [Unguided]

Immerse in SimInsight's VR Chemistry Lab for the Tollens test. Explore aldehydes, ketones, witness a silver mirror formation. Ideal for students, enthusiasts, offering hands-on organic chemistry insights.

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify the visual indicator (silver mirror formation) that signifies a positive Tollens test.
Students will be able to demonstrate the correct experimental procedure for conducting a Tollens test using virtual lab equipment.
Students will be able to differentiate between an aldehyde and a ketone based on the observed outcome of the virtual Tollens test.

Suggested activities

Tollens Test Quiz

Pre-assessment

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Tollens Test Discussion

Post-assessment

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Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

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