The chemistry practical course is offered in the 3rd and 4th year as an extracurricular, classroom-based, and ongoing exercise. It provides students with the opportunity to carry out chemical experiments independently, usually working in pairs or small groups.
Through hands-on lab work, students gain a deeper understanding of chemical processes, expand their knowledge of substances and materials, and improve their manual skills. They also reinforce essential ways of scientific thinking. This course allows students to discover — and often fall in love with — the practical side of chemistry, a subject that is otherwise highly abstract and theoretical.
Sample topics from the 3rd year course include:
- Preparing solutions of varying concentrations – dilution techniques
- Investigating various chemical indicators
- Titration and volumetric analysis
- Producing and detecting gases in the laboratory
- Mystery experiments – identifying unknown salts
- Preparing and analyzing buffer solutions
- Reactions of metals with water, acids, and bases
- Exploring the chemistry of baking soda
- … and much more!
Head: Szilvia Hadfi
