Lesson: Reaction Rate Measurements Chemistry • 10th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to perform different experiments whose results can be analyzed to calculate the rate of reaction.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

describe practical examples of how the rate of reaction is measured through the amount of reactant used or the amount of product formed,
describe experiments to investigate the effects of changes in surface areas of solids, concentrations of solutions, and temperature and the use of catalysts on the rate of reaction,
list alternative methods of measuring the rate of reaction.

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Which of the following is not a viable unit for a reaction rate?

Q2:

The rate of a reaction can be determined by measuring changes in the physical properties of the reaction mixture. Which of the following parameters is not typically monitored to obtain a measure of reaction rate?

Q3:

What is the formula for calculating the rate of a reaction from the reaction time and the amount of product formed?