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Title Reactions and Rates 1 Introduction to reactions (Inquiry Based)
Description This includes a series of demonstrations and an inquiry based lab. My students will have done an activity with Salts and Solubility. The learning goals are: Students will be able to: Describe reactions in terms of a simple molecular model; Describe reactions in terms of molecular models with illustrations; Differentiate between dissolving and reacting; Use the molecular model to explain why reactions are not instantaneous; Use the molecular model to explain why reactions have less than 100% yields.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Concept Questions, Demonstration, Lab
Duration 120 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords chemistry, collision, kinetics, molecular modeling, molecule, phet activity, reactions
Simulation(s) Reactions & Rates

Author(s) Trish Loeblein
Contact Email patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 8/9/07
Date updated 7/7/13

Comments

Hi. My name is Liliana García. I am a Science Coordinator in Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico. We are now applying new methodology in Mexico in upper highschool levels, using competencies. I find your lessons and simulators an extraordinary tool because students are developing competencies when using them. Thank you very much. Liliana Garcia   11/14/11

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How did you use this activity or change it for your class? Answer keys are often not available because the activities are inquiry based and lead to multiple answers. Professionally constructive comments welcome.

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