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4.1—The difference between hazard and risk

Syllabus
2017
Objective
4.1
Level
AS

—The difference between hazard and risk

Understand the difference between hazard and risk.

Use —the difference between hazard and risk to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because —the difference between hazard and risk determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply —the difference between hazard and risk to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: —The difference between hazard and risk is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Chemistry AS