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Why are some reactions sort of like watching a tennis match? Introduce junior chemists to the basics of equilibrium using a video from JFR Science. Topics include why and how reactions shift from products back to reactants, factors that affect equilibrium, and equilibrium-specific terminology.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to help pupils differentiate between equilibrium constant and reaction quotients
- Include a few more examples similar to the water bottle described in the resource to beef up the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- No prior knowledge of equilibrium is needed, but viewers should be comfortable with reactions, equations, and concentration
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator keeps explanations simple
- Sample problems let learners work alongside the video
Cons
- None
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