English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Calculate the mean rate of a reaction
Draw and interpret rate of reaction graphs
(HT) Calculate the gradient of a tangent to the curve to measure the rate of reaction at a specific time
Enquiry Skill - Recording data, results and findings
Using tables, a variety of graphs, labelled diagrams and models to record observations, measurements, results and findings.
Enquiry Skill - Interpreting and communicating results
Using information, results and data to present findings, including oral and written explanations.
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Words and meanings to learn
rate of reaction
how fast a chemical reaction occurs
mean rate
the average speed of a reaction over a set period, calculated using total change ÷ time
gradient
the steepness of the tangent line, calculated as change in y ÷ change in x
observable change
evidence that a reaction has occurred, such as gas production, colour change or temperature change
tangent
a straight line that touches a curve at a single point, used to find the rate at a specific time
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Handouts ( Calculating rates and graph work), calculators, rulers and pencils.
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