The Collision theory of Chemical Reaction

This virtual manipulative will help the students to understand that in order for a chemical reaction to take place the reactants must collide. The collision between the molecules must provide the amount of kinetic energy needed to break the molecular bonds and form new ones. Students can control the speed of the simulation to observe the collision and can also reset the initial energy settings to high or low to show that some chemical reactions will not occur in low energy (or low temperature) settings.

Resource ID#: 53008 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Direct Link: http://mw2.concord.org/public/student/chemicalreaction/particle_collisions.html

General Information

Subject(s): Science

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

Intended Audience: Educators , Parents

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Keywords: Collision between molecules, Collision theory, breaking bonds, molecular energy

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative

Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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