[ChemVlab+] Hot cold pack: Making Hot Packs and Cold Packs Info

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Description

In this activity, students explore the concepts of heat transfer and temperature by considering the design of hot and cold packs. Students investigate kinetic energy at the molecular level as well as learn about endothermic and exothermic reactions.

Resource Type	Scenario-Based Activity Our scenario-based activities challenge students to apply chemistry knowledge in real world and game based situations. These activities highlight the utility of chemistry concepts.
Topic(s)	Thermochemistry
Subtopic(s)	Energy and Enthalpy
Education Level	High School / Introductory Chemistry First-Year Undergraduate / General
Difficulty	Introductory
Contributor(s)	Mr. Michael Karabinos, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Jodi Davenport, WestEd Dr. Dave Yaron, Carnegie Mellon University