Why are rates of reaction so important? Discover the answer to this, and many other questions, through a video from JFR Science. Pupils examine how, through the balanced chemical equation and experimentation, they can determine how fast reactants are used up and products are made.

Concepts

reaction rates, reactants, products, concentrations, the haber process, mole ratios, balancing chemical equations, cross multiply

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Additional Tags

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to provide a first look at reaction rates in a Chem 1 class
• Expand on the example in the video and have the class calculate the rates of the other constituents
  

Classroom Considerations

• The resource expects users to have a full understanding of balanced chemical equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• A funny introduction helps capture viewers' attention
• Skillfully explains relationships between products and reactants 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2