Physical Science - Sooner Standards

Understanding the Effects of Temperature and Concentration on Reaction Rates

ByMatt

Introduction Have you ever wondered why food spoils faster when left out of the refrigerator, or why a fizzing tablet dissolves more quickly in hot water than cold? These everyday observations are directly linked to fundamental principles of chemical reaction rates, which are significantly influenced by temperature and concentration. Chemical reactions are the backbone of…

Physical Science - Sooner Standards

Understanding Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions

ByMatt

Introduction Have you ever wondered where matter goes during a chemical reaction? When wood burns or metal rusts, does some of the mass simply disappear? The fascinating principle of conservation of mass holds the answer to these questions and forms one of the fundamental laws of chemistry. The conservation of mass, first described by Antoine…