Reaction Rates Demonstration

11/25/14

Pre-demo
1. In the scientific method, what is a variable?
2. When referring to water particles, what are we talking about when we
say particles?
3. In chapter 2, you learned that kinetic theory is a useful tool for
visualizing the differences between three states of matter. Predict the
motion of particles of water at 40 degrees Celsius compared to the
motion of particles of water at 100 degrees Celsius.
Record Data
Complete the table.
Beaker 1

Beaker 2

Beaker 3

C
F

Demonstration
4. Making Observations: What did you observe when the blue dye was
added to the water
Beaker 1: approx. 0 degrees Celsius (freezing)? -Beaker 2: approx. 20 degrees Celsius (room temp.)? -Beaker 3: approx. 40 degrees Celsius (boiling)? --

5. Is it important to keep the volumes of water constant in this

demonstration? Explain. [Hint: What is the variable?]
6. How does temperature relate to the rate of molecular motion?

Exit Card -- Tablet or liquid capsule?

Demonstrate your understanding of factors affecting reaction rates and kinetic
theory in your explanation of the following situation:
Today is an important day for you, but you woke up with a cold. You need
to take some medicine that will act fast. You have two options for medicine
to take: tablets or liquid capsules.
Which will act faster to relieve your symptoms? Explain your choice.