Chemistry 30 Chemical Kinetics Learning Objectives

Source: SaskLearning Evergreen Curriculum, Chemistry 30

OBJECTIVES	CONTENT

Examine the factors which influence reaction rates in the context of the collision theory.	Lesson 4, Assignment 3
Suggest some ways in which the rate of a chemical reaction could be measured.	Lesson 1, Lab Activities
Identify some factors which affect the rate of chemical reactions.	Lesson 4, Assignment 3, Lab
Apply collision theory to account for the factors which affect the rates of chemical reactions.	Lesson 2, Lesson 4, Lab
Recognize that chemical reactions may occur in successive elementary steps.	Lesson 2.1, Assignment 2
Understand how a series of simple reactions can constitute a reaction mechanism for a complex reaction.	Lesson 2.1, Assignment 2
Consider molecular level events in a chemical reaction.
Discuss the concept of threshold energy.	Lesson 2.3
Interpret energy versus reaction pathway diagrams.	Lesson 2.3, Lesson 3
Consider the existence of transition states in which activated complexes exist.	Lesson 3
Explain the role of catalysts in chemical reactions.	Lesson 4.1, Assignment 3, Assignment 4: Catalyst Research, Lab
Interpret energy versus reaction pathway diagrams for catalyzed and uncatalyzed reactions.	Lesson 4.4, Assignment 3
Describe the use of catalysts in a variety of applications.	Assignment 4: Catalyst Research
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of how to compute, measure, estimate and interpret quantitative data, when to apply these skills and techniques, and why these processes are important in studying chemical energetics. (NUM)
Recognize whether computed answers are sensible.	Assignment 1
Understand the principles and difficulties of measuring rates of chemical reactions, and inventing suitable procedures for measurement.	Assignment 1, Lab Activities
Understand that divergent thinking and reasoning often precede convergent thinking and solutions to problems.
Distinguish between situations where quantitative precision is required and those where approximations are acceptable.	Lab Activities
Use quantitative problem solving tools such as tables of conversion or equivalence.	Lesson 1, Lab
Promote both intuitive, imaginative thought and the ability to evaluate ideas, processes, and experiences in meaningful contexts. (CCT)	Research Projects
Seek alternate ways of responding to activities, projects or assignments.
Summarize information in a variety of ways.
Understand that real life problems often have more than one solution.
Discover relationships and patterns.
Generate, classify and explore reasons or rules underlying categories.
Propose generalizations which explain relationships.
Treat themselves and others with respect. (PSVS)	Lab Activities Group Research Projects
Work toward improving self-esteem in themselves and others.
Work cooperatively and contribute positively in group learning activities.
Demonstrate capacity and ability to act with respect, empathy, sympathy, fairness, loyalty, cooperation and patience for others.
Develop their abilities to meet their own learning needs. (IL)	Lab Activities Group Research Projects
Connect what is already known with new experiences.
Focus on and complete learning tasks.
Look for associations among items of knowledge and extend identified relationships through additional inquiries.
Interpret and report results of learning experiences.
Plan, manage and evaluate own learning tasks.

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Source: SaskLearning Evergreen Curriculum, Chemistry 30

OBJECTIVES

CONTENT

Examine the factors which influence reaction rates in the context of the collision theory.

Consider molecular level events in a chemical reaction.

Strengthen knowledge and understanding of how to compute, measure, estimate and interpret quantitative data, when to apply these skills and techniques, and why these processes are important in studying chemical energetics. (NUM)

Promote both intuitive, imaginative thought and the ability to evaluate ideas, processes, and experiences in meaningful contexts. (CCT)

Treat themselves and others with respect. (PSVS)

Develop their abilities to meet their own learning needs. (IL)