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The effect of concentration and temperature on reaction rate

Description

In this experiment, two colourless solutions are mixed to make a solution which becomes dark blue. Changing the concentration or temperature of the solutions changes the time required for the blue colour to develop.

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Type of Activity

group work

Audience

Teacher

Age Group

11 to 18 years

Subjects

Teaching chemistry Teaching approaches/pedagogy Exposition Experiment & investigation Practical investigations Redox Rates of chemical reactions Reaction kinetics Experimental techniques Investigating factors affecting rate

Rate of reaction - the effects of concentration and temperature experiment

Resource Type: Experiment

Duration : 3 pages

Introduction and guide

Resource Type: Handout

Duration : 30 pages

Classic Chemistry Experiments book: £27.50

Resource Type: Website

This experiment is one of a collection of 100 experiments in a book called Classic Chemistry Experiments. You can buy a copy via the Royal Society of Chemistry online shop for £27.50.

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Classic Chemistry Experiments

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