Instructional Video

ICE Tables: Quantitatively Analyzing Equilibrium Systems

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Struggling your way through equilibrium systems? You—and your class—will think ICE is nice! Discover time-saving ways to solve equilibrium constant problems through a video from the JFR Science playlist. The narrator maps out the ICE strategy and sheds light on some of the special situations that arise in equilibrium calculations.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Add some molar concentrations to the narrator's example, then have students work the problem as he explains each step
  • Show additional reactions that reach an equilibrium state to reinforce the concepts
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be very familiar with balanced equations, chemical reactions, and equilibrium before using the resource
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The Tips portion of the resource is a must-watch
  • Narrator explains each quantity clearly, making the video very helpful for high school-aged learners
Cons
  • None
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