How to teach chemical energetics

By Helen Harden2020-08-03T10:02:00

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Exothermic reactions go beyond simply combustion – use these tips to boost student understanding of energy transfer

Ignition sequence started… Combustion is the most familiar example of an exothermic reaction to students – and a rocket launch is an awe-inspiring example of such an exothermic reaction. Use the ideas below to demonstrate to your students that other reactions can also be highly exothermic, as well as boost their understanding of chemical energetics.

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