ERIC Number: EJ951470
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Nov
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Study of the Kinetics of an S[subscript N]1 Reaction by Conductivity Measurement
Marzluff, Elaine M.; Crawford, Mary A.; Reynolds, Helen
Journal of Chemical Education, v88 n11 p1586-1588 Nov 2011
Substitution reactions, a central part of organic chemistry, provide a model system in physical chemistry to study reaction rates and mechanisms. Here, the use of inexpensive and readily available commercial conductivity probes coupled with computer data acquisition for the study of the temperature and solvent dependence of the solvolysis of 2-chloro-2-methylpropane is described. Students obtain rate constants and activation parameters for a range of solvent compositions. This experiment takes advantage of curricular reform pedagogies by utilizing modern equipment and building linkages with earlier coursework. (Contains 1 table and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Heat, College Science, Kinetics, Science Laboratories, Undergraduate Study, Science Experiments, Computer Uses in Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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