Applying+past+knowledge+to+new+situations

In many classes you often learn concepts and ideas off of previously learned principles. Science is no exception to this rule, especially chemistry. since learning the equation to find concentration: =C=n/V= where C stands for concentration, n stands for moles, and V stands for volume. Since learning this equation we have used it in numerous ways. We have used it the most in Titrations. In order to find the concentration of an unknown base or acid we must know the number of moles and the volume. Titrations are a series of measurements that help to determine an unknown concentration of a solution. The picture below shows the basics behind Titrations... Not only has an equation been used over and over but we have used a series of lab principles or techniques that have all led up to this experiment as well as others. Being able to measure the meniscus in a graduated cylinder and conical flask are two examples of how we can apply our recently learned knowledge in the class room. I believe firmly that science is a class where you are always adding onto and perfecting your technique. It is not something that you can memorize but rather learn as you repeat the procedure over and over. It has been something I have come to learn over the course of this year in chemistry. I now am able to say that I understand the meaning practice makes perfect.