Collision Theory
Observe a chemical reaction with and without a catalyst. Determine the effects of concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts on reaction rates. Reactant and product concentrations through time are recorded, and the speed of the simulation can be adjusted by the user.
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Observe a chemical reaction with and without a catalyst. Determine the effects of concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts on reaction rates. Reactant and product concentrations through time are recorded, and the speed of the simulation can be adjusted by the user.
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Collision Theory Vocabulary Document Translated Into French
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Collision Theory Teacher Guide Document Translated Into French
This is the Collision Theory Teacher Guide Document Translated Into French.
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Collision Theory Student Exploration Document Translated Into French
This is the Collision Theory Student Exploration Document Translated Into French.
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How Does Temp Affect Catalysts
Change the temperature of the environment to see how it affects the speed that the catalysts work to turn... (more) reactants into products
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A good introduction to Rates and Collision theory. Students generally enjoy the activity.
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