The Entropy of It All

Students will complete a laboratory activity that aids in understanding the concept of entropy. Students will witness an oscillating reaction and notice that they needed to increase the energy of the reaction by shaking the flask, which in turn increases the entropy and allows reactions to occur.

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Probes for Data Collection

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: entropy, chemistry, physics, energy, reactions

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Instructional Technique, Formative Assessment, Student Center Activity

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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