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. 2013 Sep 10;90(9):1200-1202.
doi: 10.1021/ed400059f.

Chemical Kinetics Laboratory Discussion Worksheet

Dustin Wayne Demoin  1 , Silvia S Jurisson
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Chemical Kinetics Laboratory Discussion Worksheet

Dustin Wayne Demoin et al. J Chem Educ. .

Abstract

A laboratory discussion worksheet and its answer key provide instructors and students a discussion model to further the students' understanding of chemical kinetics. This discussion worksheet includes a section for students to augment their previous knowledge about chemical kinetics measurements, an initial check on students' understanding of basic concepts, a group participation model where students work on solving complex-conceptual problems, and a conclusion to help students connect this discussion to their laboratory or lecture class. Additionally, the worksheet has a detailed solution to a more advanced problem to help students understand how the concepts they have put together relate to problems they will encounter during later formal assessments.

Keywords: First-Year Undergraduate/General; High School/Introductory Chemistry; Inquiry-Based/Discovery Learning; Kinetics; Problem Solving/Decision Making.

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