Preview - Stoichiometry - Creating A Fizzy Drink Part 1

Exploring the Simulation

Experiment with the simulation by varying amounts of the two reactants. Be sure to hit "setup" after adjusting amounts or the change will not be reflected in the simulation. After you feel you have learned all the features of the simulation move on to answer the questions below:

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

What is represented by the grey circles in the simulation? Explain how you know this.

The box "hide-molecules" was checked when you opened the simulation. Describe what happens when you uncheck this box.

What is represented by the green circles? Explain how you know this.

Is the simulation more like the real world reaction with the "hide-molecules" box checked or unchecked? Explain why.

What is the purpose of including features in a simulation that do not mimic the real world?

Notes

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