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Curtin University played host to a major chemistry competition last week that pitted 230 students from more than 30 schools against each other, with the winners to go on to the national finals.<\/p>\n
Associate Professor Mauro Mocerino, from Curtin\u2019s Department of Chemistry and Chair of the RACI WA Chemical Education Group, said the RACI Titration Stakes contest was a good test of key scientific skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cTitration involves the measuring of levels of acidity in a solution and is a basic skill needed if students are to go on and work with complex chemicals,\u201d Associate Professor Mocerino said.<\/p>\n
The competition usually involves teams of three senior high school students working together to determine the levels of acid in three different solutions of vinegar.<\/p>\n
Held in the Curtin Resources and Chemistry Precinct for the first time, Professor Mocerino said it was a great opportunity for high school students to work in cutting-edge research laboratories.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor students interested in science, the Titration Stakes offer a great experience to work in a real lab under real pressure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Titration Stakes Convener, Dr Maree Baddock, said this year\u2019s competition had been a great success.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was really satisfying to see over 75 teams from more than 30 schools present at the event,\u201d Dr Baddock said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully it will help inspire some of these students to continue studying science.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Titration Stakes are organised each year by the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute (RACI) and has been held at annually Curtin for over 25 years.<\/p>\n
The winning team were from Aquinas College, Ursula Frayne Catholic College and Chisholm Catholic College.<\/p>\n
The top 15 teams will go on to compete in the national finals in September.<\/p>\n
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