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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Chemical Equations ActivityUniversity of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Chemical Equations Activity
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University of Colorado
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9th - 10th
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Science
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Chemical Equations

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An interactive simulation with weights and scales that teaches about balancing chemical equations and conservation of mass. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson plans, and additional materials.

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Concepts

balancing chemical equations, chemical equations, conservation of mass

Additional Tags

simulation, phet: balancing chemical equations, university of colorado boulder

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 1 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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