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Spreadsheet Investigation of First-Order Kinetics
Glenn V. Lo
Department of Physical Sciences, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70310
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April 2000
Vol. 77 No. 4
p. 532
Abstract
Spreadsheet exercises designed for in-depth examination of the first-order rate law are described. The exercises illustrate two main approaches for analyzing first-order rate data and allow students to examine how they are affected by systematic and random errors. One method involves plotting the logarithm of a property proportional to the concentration of the species undergoing exponential decay, and the other is the method of Guggenheim. The exercises aim to provide a sound foundation for the students to make intelligent decisions with regard to data acquisition and analysis.
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*  Citation
 Lo, Glenn V. J. Chem. Educ. 2000 77 532.
*  Keywords
 Physical Chemistry; Kinetics; Laboratory Instruction; Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
*  History
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Last Updated:		 March 2, 2000
April 15, 2005
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