Analysis of First-Order Kinetics Using Microsoft Excel Solver

Philip Denton
School of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (11), p 1524
DOI: 10.1021/ed077p1524
Publication Date (Web): November 1, 2000

Abstract

Experimental data from kinetics investigations may be analyzed using Microsoft Excel Solver. The procedure provides an attractive means of introducing the principles of nonlinear data analysis to students and overcomes difficulties associated with both conventional and time-lag approaches. Students can determine the standard error in Solver-determined regression parameters and the square of the correlation coefficient, R2, using a procedure that does not necessitate the repeated application of Solver.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

Computer Bulletin Board

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Computer-Based Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Kinetics

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