Curated OER
Water
In this water learning exercise, students compare and contrast elements and compounds. Students define chemical symbols, chemical formulas, and chemical properties. This learning exercise has 19 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Working with Solutions
In this solutions activity, students review how molarity is calculated and how to prepare a dilute solution. This activity has 5 problems to solve.
Curated OER
Where's the Evidence?
Eighth graders observe evidence of chemical reactions. In this chemical reactions instructional activity students study chemical processes and complete a lab activity.
Curated OER
Physical and Chemical Changes
Sixth graders complete several experiments about chemical and physical changes. In this physical and chemical science lesson plan, 6th graders complete 6 experiments about chemical and physical changes. Students examine the processes of...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Reactants, Products and Leftovers
An interactive simulation that teaches about chemical reactions and limiting reactants by creating sandwiches to represent chemical reactions. See how many can be made using different amounts of reactants. This simulation can either be...
Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Determining Reactants and Products in a Solution of Dna
In this limiting reagents problem, students are given specific concentrations of DNA solutions and are asked to predict what products and reactants will remain after a specific volumes are mixed and reaction has occurred.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Reactants and Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reactants and products in chemical reactions and the relationship between reactants and products.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Reactants and Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines reactant, product, and chemical equation.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Reactants, Products, Leftovers
Explore the analogy of sandwich making with several ingredients and see if anything is left over. Then do the same thing with reactants in a chemical reaction, to see how many different products can be made. Afterwards, play a game with...
Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Predicting Dna Concentration
In this limiting reagents problem, students are given specific concentrations of DNA solutions and are asked to predict what products and reactants will remain after a specific volumes are mixed and reaction has occurred.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Limiting Reactant Theoretical Yield
Find out the procedure in determining the theoretical yield of a product in a chemical reaction. [6:25]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Limiting Reactant Identifying
Watch this tutorial, and learn how to identify the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction. [7:04]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Limiting Reactant
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using atoms from a reactants pool, construct products of an equation shown and place them in the product pool. Then answer a challenge question about the topic.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Limiting Reactant Problem
Explains the essence of limiting reactant problems using a sample problem: How can an amount of product (KNO3) be predicted from amounts for two reactants (KCl and HNO3)? Shows the work and explains how to solve these types of problems.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Controlling the Amount of Products in Chemical Reactions
A quick look into how to control the amount of products in chemical reactions.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Controlling Amount of Products in a Chemical Reaction
Students analyze the chemical equation for the reaction between vinegar and baking soda. They observe that the gas produced in the reaction is also part of the products of the written chemical equation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Limiting Reactant Definition: Lesson 2
This lesson will define a limiting reactant and its significance as well as the term "in excess". It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Limiting Reactant Definition."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Limiting Reactant Definition: Lesson 1
This lesson will define a limiting reactant and its significance as well as the term "in excess". It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Limiting Reactant Definition."
State University of New York
State University of New York: Limiting Reactants
This simulation explores the "limiting reactant" effect. The extent to which reactants that involve more than one reactant can produce products depends on the quantities of those reactants combined. In most cases, one reactant will be...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Types of Chemical Reactions and Predicting Products
The guided inquiry activity enables students to identify the five basic types of reactions - synthesis or composition, decomposition, combustion, single replacement and double replacement. Students will also begin to predict the products...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Chemical Formulas and Symbols: Reactants and Products
[Free Registration/Login Required] Drag the atoms from the table to create chemical formulas. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
Concord Consortium
The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Seeing Chemical Equilibrium
Observe a visual representation of the equilibrium of products and reactants in chemical reactions. Record data while the reactions are taking place and print out a report afterwards.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Limiting Reactant Percent Yield: Lesson 1
This lesson will demonstrate how to determine the percent yield of a substance using the theoretical yield of the reaction. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Limiting Reactant - Percent Yield."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Equilibrium Constant K
Reversible reactions, equilibrium, and the equilibrium constant K. Learn how to calculate K, and how to use K to determine if a reaction strongly favors products or reactants at equilibrium.