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Glenn V. Lo

Department of Physical Sciences, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70310

J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (4), p 532

DOI: 10.1021/ed077p532

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2000

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

Spreadsheet exercises designed for in-depth examination of the first-order rate law are described. The exercises illustrate two main approaches for analyzing first-order rate data and allow students to examine how they are affected by systematic and random errors. One method involves plotting the logarithm of a property proportional to the concentration of the species undergoing exponential decay, and the other is the method of Guggenheim. The exercises aim to provide a sound foundation for the students to make intelligent decisions with regard to data acquisition and analysis.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

Computer Bulletin Board

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Computer-Based Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Kinetics

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