Exponential and logarithmic functions

  • Extreme dissociation
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    Extreme dissociation

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    In this question we push the pH formula to its theoretical limits.
  • \pH temperature
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    pH temperature

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    At what temperature is the pH of water exactly 7?

  • Mixing \pH
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    Mixing pH

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Use the logarithm to work out these pH values

  • Blood buffers
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    Blood buffers

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Investigate the mathematics behind blood buffers and derive the form of a titration curve.
  • Power match
    problem

    Power match

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Can you locate these values on this interactive logarithmic scale?
  • Harmonically
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    Harmonically

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Is it true that a large integer m can be taken such that: 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + ... +1/m > 100 ?
  • The Legacy
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    The legacy

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Your school has been left a million pounds in the will of an ex- pupil. What model of investment and spending would you use in order to ensure the best return on the money?
  • Log Attack
    problem

    Log attack

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Solve these equations.
  • Equation Attack
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    Equation attack

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    The equation a^x + b^x = 1 can be solved algebraically in special cases but in general it can only be solved by numerical methods.
  • Dating made Easier
    problem

    Dating made easier

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    If a sum invested gains 10% each year how long before it has doubled its value?