STEM Careers Coalition: Combustion of Hydrocarbons
STEM Careers Coalition: Combustion of Hydrocarbons
What role do combustion reactions play in how we obtain fossil fuels?
Students will dive into the dynamic chemistry involved in obtaining energy from fossil fuels. They will learn about the power of oxidation, then use common household materials or molecular model kits to build the reactants and products during a combustion reaction.
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
• Build reactants and products
of several combustion
reactions.
• Calculate the energy needed
for each bond that is broken
and formed during the
reaction.
• Determine if the reaction is
exothermic or endothermic.
Students will be able to:
• Build reactants and products
of several combustion
reactions.
• Calculate the energy needed
for each bond that is broken
and formed during the
reaction.
• Determine if the reaction is
exothermic or endothermic.
High School: Grades 9-12
45-60 minute activity
STEM Careers Coalition
Science Topics
Chemistry, Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources
High School, Educator
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
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STEM Careers Coalition: Combustion of Hydrocarbons
What role do combustion reactions play in how we obtain fossil fuels?
Students will dive into the dynamic chemistry involved in obtaining energy from fossil fuels. They will learn about the power of oxidation, then use common household materials or molecular model kits to build the reactants and products during a combustion reaction.
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
• Build reactants and products
of several combustion
reactions.
• Calculate the energy needed
for each bond that is broken
and formed during the
reaction.
• Determine if the reaction is
exothermic or endothermic.
Students will be able to:
• Build reactants and products
of several combustion
reactions.
• Calculate the energy needed
for each bond that is broken
and formed during the
reaction.
• Determine if the reaction is
exothermic or endothermic.
High School: Grades 9-12
45-60 minute activity
STEM Careers Coalition
Science Topics
Chemistry, Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources
High School, Educator
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
What are you looking for?
Organization
STEM Careers Coalition
Website URL
Type of Resource
Lesson Plan
PDF File
PDF File