Looking for an engaging way to teach reaction kinetics that gets your chemistry students thinking like forensic scientists?

Join Vernier chemistry expert Nüs Hisim to explore a classroom-ready investigation where students analyze fictional crime scene evidence using household chemicals to determine reaction order and rate laws. This sustainable alternative to traditional crystal violet experiments can be conducted using either the Go Direct^® SpectroVis^® Plus Spectrophotometer or Go Direct Colorimeter.

What you’ll learn

✔ Step-by-step guidance for a forensics-themed kinetics investigation using food dye and household bleach, with simple setup and cleanup procedures

✔ Techniques for helping students determine reaction order, rate constants, and half-life using both spectroscopy and colorimetry methods

✔ Strategies for implementing this investigation in your curriculum for general high school chemistry, AP Chemistry, or introductory college chemistry courses

✔ Ways to connect the mathematical analysis of kinetics data to real-world forensic applications, helping students see the practical applications of rate laws

Attendees who join us live will be entered to win a Go Direct Colorimeter.