Lesson: Fermentation of Ethanol Chemistry • 10th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to write an equation for ethanol formation by fermentation and explain the roles of yeast, glucose, and temperature in the process.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

explain the process of the fermentation of ethanol in order to name the reactants and products of fermentation,
list the conditions necessary for fermentation and explain how and why changes in conditions affect the rate and outcome of fermentation,
describe the uses of fermentation and the problems associated with unwanted fermentation.

Lesson Playlist

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Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

What must be added to a glucose solution for fermentation to occur?

Q2:

In which of the following temperature ranges does yeast typically produce the highest rate of fermentation?

Q3:

What must be excluded from a fermenting material to allow the reaction to take place?