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Tired of long, tedious enthalpy calculations? Look no further than Hess' Law! Young chemists discover a shortcut using changes in enthalpy with a video from JFR Science. The narrator talks about the theory behind the law, then performs sample calculations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add the resource to an existing enthalpy lesson plan for a quick overview of Hess' Law
- Incorporate diagrams of enthalpy changes into the lesson so viewers get the big picture
Classroom Considerations
- Your class should understand enthalpy before viewing
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Narrator discusses and illustrates the advantages of using Hess' Law over the much more lengthy way of calculating enthalpy changes
- Content creates strong ties to prior knowledge
Cons
- None