On 17th June, 15 Central Foundation Year 10 Triple Science students took part in an exciting full-day practical session at the University of Oxford Chemistry Teaching Laboratory. The students were stretched and challenged as they explored advanced chemical concepts and unfamiliar laboratory apparatus.
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During the session, they synthesised an antibacterial compound and analysed its chemical composition using thin layer chromatography and mass spectrometry—an invaluable hands-on experience that deepened their understanding of real-world chemistry.