Ratio and proportion

  • Temperature
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    Temperature

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?
  • Fractions Rectangle
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    Fractions rectangle

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    The large rectangle is divided into a series of smaller quadrilaterals and triangles. Can you untangle what fractional part is represented by each of the ten numbered shapes?
  • Ratios and Dilutions
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    Ratios and dilutions

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Scientists often require solutions which are diluted to a particular concentration. In this problem, you can explore the mathematics of simple dilutions
  • Mixing Lemonade
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    Mixing lemonade

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?

  • Shepherd's Flock
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    Shepherd's flock

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Does Joseph have too many sheep in his flock...
  • Diamonds aren't forever
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    Diamonds aren't forever

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Ever wondered what it would be like to vaporise a diamond? Find out inside...
  • Gassy information
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    Gassy information

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Do each of these scenarios allow you fully to deduce the required facts about the reactants?
  • Eudiometry
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    Eudiometry

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    When a mixture of gases burn, will the volume change?
  • Reductant ratios
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    Reductant ratios

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    What does the empirical formula of this mixture of iron oxides tell you about its consituents?