Introduction to NetLogo: Rusting & Rates of Reaction Preview CT-STEM

Exploration 5

You will now conduct two investigations to explore two variables that help rusting reactions occur quickly and easily.

Set the IRON-BLOCK-GEOMETRY to 9x9 Middle Box
Set the ACTIVATION-ENERGY slider to 200.
Press the SETUP button
Press the GO/STOP
Answer Question 6.1
Set the MOUSE-INTERACTION button to [shine UV light on iron]
Then use the computer mouse to click and hold the button down on a location where there are iron molecules.
Answer Question 6.2

Please answer the questions below.

Question 6.1

How does decreasing the activation energy affect the rate of rust formation?

Question 6.2

How does shining a UV light affect the rate of rusting?

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