How are chemical reactions like dating? A collision must first occur! In this hilarious approach to speeding up chemical reactions, viewers find out that five changes can increase the rate of reaction: smaller space, increased number of particles, increased temperature (and therefore velocity), increased surface area, and adding a catalyst. Teens will thoroughly enjoy and learn from this feature! Because of its quick pace, you will want to review each concept in more detail, but this is a worthy introduction.

Concepts

chemical reactions, reaction rates

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Additional Tags

chemical reaction, reaction rate, science

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Pros

• Unique and humorous angle from which to introduce reaction rates
• Colorful and engaging animation
• Adaptable to Common Core State Standards for scientific literacy and reading informational text
• Lesson is customizable; add your own linked resources or revise the questions to your liking
• Links to interactive simulations and other resources in the Dig Deeper tab

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.8.7 RI.9-10.7 RI.11-12.7 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9