Preview - Introduction To Netlogo: Rusting & Rates Of Reaction

Opening the model: Exploration 1

 

  1. Set the INIT-GAS-TEMPERATURE to 50.
  2. Set the NUMBER-OXYGEN-MOLECULES to 50.
  3. Set the ACTIVATION-ENERGY to 100
  4. Set the IRON-BLOCK-GEOMETRY to 9x9 Middle Box
  5. Press the SETUP button
  6. Press the GO/STOP and observe the molecules in the model.

You should now be able to recognize oxygen molecules and carbon molecules in the model.

 

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

How are oxygen molecules represented in the model?

How are iron atoms represented in the model?

How are rust molecules represented in the model?

Notes

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