Queensland Regional Titration Competition 2023
The RACI runs two titration competitions:
- Regional Titration Competitions for high school students, which feed into the Australian National Titration Competition and
- National Titration Challenge which is for teachers, science technicians and all those involved in the secondary or tertiary teaching of chemistry to students.
This website contains information on the Queensland Regional Titration Competition.
Entry to the 2023 Qld Titration Competition is now closed.
Alignment with Queensland 2019 Chemistry Syllabus:
Titration is a compulsory practical in Unit 3 Topic 1 Equilibrium - Volumetric Analysis. Students who prepare for the Titration Competition will gain confidence in the laboratory skills necessary to conduct volumetric analyses, and in the analysis of the data obtained.
Titration could be used as the basis for either Summative Internal Assessment Item 1 (Data test) or Item 2 (Student experiment).
About the Competition
Schools are invited to enter teams from Grades 10, 11 and 12 in the Queensland Regional Titration Competition.
The aim of the competition is to encourage students who enjoy Chemistry - especially practical Chemistry - and to recognise proficiency. The Competition in Brisbane has been held annually since 1980, and since 1984 has been part of the Australian National Titration Competition (as a Regional Competition). Leading teams in the Regional Competitions are eligible to enter the Finals of the National Competition, to be held during term 3.
Entrants compete in teams of three (3). Individual students may also compete, but they will not be eligible for the National Finals. Each member of each team performs a simple acid-base titration exercise.
Entry to the 2023 Qld Titration Competition is now closed.
2023 Qld Titration Competition Locations
The following central locations are available:
| Venue |
Competition date |
Teams/school |
Fees / info |
Registration closing date |
| JCU (Cairns) |
30 May |
2 |
Free to enter
All students are provided with glassware.
|
Registrations are now closed |
| JCU (Townsville) |
31 May |
3 |
Free to enter
Some students can be provided with glassware.
Schools can opt to bring their own glassware.
|
Registrations are now closed |
| GU (Nathan) |
3 June |
6 |
Bring own glassware
Team $27.50 / Individual $9.90
Glassware Supplied
Team $38.50 / Individual $14.30
|
Registrations are now closed |
| GU (Gold Coast) |
3 June |
4 |
Registrations are now closed |
| QUT |
27 May |
4 |
Registrations are now closed |
UQ
|
27 May |
6 |
Registrations are now closed
|
| Own School |
Results returned
by 9 June
|
Unlimited |
Team $38.50
Individual $14.30
|
Registrations are now closed
to allow sample prep time & postage
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For all teams, the analysis will be the same. Each entrant will be given 2 samples potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP), a solid weak acid which is a primary standard. The analysis to be conducted involves preparation of a standard solution of KHP, standardisation of a solution of NaOH, and titration of a second sample of KHP. Judging is on the basis of the values reported for the amount of KHP in the Unknown Sample.
Entry to the 2023 Qld Titration Competition is now closed.
Own school competition
There is no limit to the number of teams that a school can enter. A school may enter some teams at a university campus, and some in this separate division of the competition, but no student can compete in both.
Teachers can choose when the Titration Competition will run in their school. Early registration is encouraged as the samples will need to be prepared and mailed to schools in advance of the competition.
When you register for the Remote competition, please email a copy of your registration acknowledgment to Elaine Bergmann [email protected] who will supply the samples.
Entry to the 2023 Qld Titration Competition is now closed.
Queries
Any queries regarding payment or logistics should be directed to Pam Devine (Chantrell) at [email protected]. Any questions regarding the running of the competition should be directed to Elaine Bergmann at [email protected].
Entry to the 2023 Qld Titration Competition is now closed.
Titration Competition Documents 2023
Please download the relevant documents for your choice of competition - one for teachers and one for the students
There are Titration training videos available on the RACI Titration homepage.
For the Guide to Titration please click here
For tips for titration Coordinators click here