Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different rates

Description:

In this investigation, four different types of chemical reactions are performed one at a time. Students then test their understanding by performing six further reactions and for each one: predict the products, identify the type of reaction and write balanced word and symbol equations.

This CLE represents an extension to what is required at Year 10 in Chemical sciences. The Australian Curriculum does not require students to write formula or write and balance symbol equations.

This downloadable document is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and detailed method for demonstrating the thermite reaction.

This reaction is potentially a very hazardous activity; however the hazards it presents can be safely managed with suitable controls in place.

The accompanying example risk assessment should be used as a guide only and users should consider risks and safety measures in their local environment before proceeding.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U07 (Year 10)

This Connected Learning Experience looks at chemical reaction rates.

The resource is a Science ASSIST Connected Learning Experience to assist Year 10 teachers teach the concept of reaction rates to their students.

Description: In this investigation, factors which affect reaction rates are investigated by conducting experiments. Students can then use their knowledge and understanding of reaction rates to take on the role of a process chemist charged with controlling the time taken for a specific reaction to take place.

This downloadable resource explores redox reactions in a real-world context.

The worksheet allow students to explore how redox reactions might be used in accelerating the growth of artificial reefs.

Students use the reactivity series of metals to determine possible anodes and cathodes required to set up a reef.

This idea is being explored in Malaysia in order to build reefs to protect marine wildlife.

This worksheet could be used alone, or as part of a unit exploring the applications of chemistry.

This online resource looks at plastics and their future use in Australia.

The resource provides information on the current status and future use of plastics and examines the need for a new source of plastics that reduces the pressure on demand for fossil fuels in their production and the impact of this use of fossil fuels on the environment.

A new range of plastics known as bioplastics are introduced and detailed information about their origins and their differing abilities to decompose safely in the environment is provided.

This online resource deals with the reactivity of metal ions in solution.

The resource details an activity where students identify metals based on their reactivity with other metal ions in solution, a process often used in the mining industry to extract valuable metals.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U06 (Year 10), AC9S10U07 (Year 10)

This online resource investigates the activity series of metals.

The resource details a laboratory activity where students investigate the displacement of four metals to determine the activity series for those metals.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U06 (Year 10), AC9S10U07 (Year 10)

This online resource details an investigation into reaction rates.

The resource is a web page which details an experiment where the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction between sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric acid is investigated.

The web page contains a lesson plan along with teaching tips and a student worksheet.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U07 (Year 10)

This online resource helps students to investigate the catalytic effect.

The resource details an activity where students investigate the catalytic effect of different metals in solution and how they affect the speed of a reaction.

The resource contains a lesson plan, with teaching tips, and a student worksheet.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U07 (Year 10)