Monitoring reactions

By Morag Easson2018-12-05T15:41:00

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Encourage students to observe and measure reactions

Trying to figure out what is going on in the contents of a reaction vessel may seem very remote from everyday life to students. However, giving examples of real-world contexts, for example, jam making, monitoring soil pH or the output of solar panels, can help them to realise the advantages of checking what is going on. This article explores ways to help them observe and monitor reactions.

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