How does concentration affect the rate of reaction? Introduce chemistry scholars to the concept of reaction order using a well-written video from JFR Science. The narrator explains unfamiliar variables, shows reaction orders as graphs, and gives time-saving tips for smooth problem solving.

Concepts

chemical reactions, rate law, reactants, products, reaction order, concentration, temperature

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Include the video as an introduction to rate law and related concepts
• Prepare practice problems to work as a group for after the video

Classroom Considerations

• Make sure learners are very clear on balancing equations and coefficients before viewing the resource
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Illustrates problem-solving steps while the narrator explains them
• Highlights some of the factors that learners struggle with when they begin learning reaction order, such as ignoring coefficients and units, to ensure viewers understand why these are important
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2