Balanced Budget Chemistry

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In this activity, learners balance chemical equations and discover the law of conservation of mass. Learners use coins to model molecules to balance the equations.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 14 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Worksheet
  • Pen or pencil
  • Coins (fake or real - optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
      • Equations and Inequalities
    • Measurement
    • Number and Operations
  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
      • Chemical Reactions
    • Structure and Properties of Matter
      • Atomic Structure
      • Elements and Periodic Table
      • Mass and Weight

Informal Categories

  • Financial Literacy

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Muller, Eric

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, , 2002