Final Posting - Spring 2013

In class, we have been discussing thermodynamics and reaction rates.  I want you to research how these topics are used industry, agriculture, or in the treatment of contaminated soil, waste, or water.

The following are some questions to guide your research and should be answered in your post:  What type of reaction is taking place?  Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic?  What kind of enthalpy change takes place?  What is the purpose of the study, research, etc.?  Describe the rate of the reaction.  Do they use anything to speed up or slow down the reaction being used.  How is the research interesting to you?

The post is due by next Thursday, May 23rd @ Midnight.  We will discuss the next day in class.  If you have any questions, please let me know.
Good Luck!

Stoichiometry Winter 2013

In class, we have been studying the unit of stoichiometry.  Stoichiometry is a practical application and is used is many circumstances.  Those circumstances range from baking to rocket fuels to putting air in your tire.  For this post, you will research how stoichiometry is used in an application that is interesting to you.  Provide a summary of the experiment, project, or application in which stoichiometry is used.  Also, include other information to help explain how stoichiometry is applied to your post. 

Remember to use complete sentences and the post should be roughly a paragraph in length. 

This post is due by midnight on Monday, March 11th.  We will discuss posts in class on Tuesday, March 12th.  Remember it will be worth a 20 point quiz grade.  The rubric is available on edline.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Have Fun!