Want a fun way to review key terms for different types of reactions? This types of chemical reactions escape room with a mad scientist theme has you covered! The study of different chemical reactions introduces a lot of new vocabulary words for students. This escape room helps students consolidate and review key terms related to chemical reactions, while also having fun. Knowledge of the theory of these common types of chemical reactions is essential for students wanting to study chemistry in later years.

Spice up your chemical reactions unit and make it an interactive lesson with this escape room suitable for high school students in 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade. It is suitable for students to complete as an individual activity or in small groups depending on the needs of your classroom.

Why use this types of chemical reactions digital escape room?

1. It is zero prep! Just share the link with students and away they go!

2. It is a fun and engaging way for students to review content in your science curriculum.

3. It builds important skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

4. It can be used in a wide range of environments including in the traditional classroom, online learning (fully digital version included), homeschooling and distance learning.

5. It is self-marked so students receive instant feedback.

6. Full teacher answer key.

What is needed to access the types of chemical reactions​ activity escape room?

Students just need access to a device with internet access. While the escape room uses a Google Form, students are not required to sign in so they don't need an account to play.

What does the types of chemical reactions activity consist of?

The activity contains 8 tasks students must complete ​in order to 'escape'.

Answers are entered into a Google Form (provided). The task cards are included digitally within the Google Form, but a pdf version of the task cards and answers is also included for you.

What this types of chemical reactions​ activity escape room covers:

This escape room covers key terms and concepts related to different types of chemical reactions and the formation of new compounds including the following terms:

• identifying the type of reaction
• result of chemical reactions
• synthesis reactions
• decomposition reactions into simpler substances
• single displacement reaction (note: referred to as 'displacement' rather than single replacement reactions in this activity)
• double displacement reaction (note: referred to as 'displacement' rather than double replacement reactions in this activity)
• combustion reaction
• ​precipitation reaction
• endothermic and exothermic reactions
• activation energy
• periodic table
• tests for gases e.g. 'pop' test for hydrogen gas, limewater for carbon dioxide gas.
• chemical equations and word equations
• formation of solid precipitate
• neutralization reaction / acid base reaction
• general form of a decomposition reaction
• general form of a combination reaction
• production of energy in the form of heat or light
• catalysts

A separate escape room for redox reactions / oxidation-reduction reactions can be found here.

Note: This is not meant to be a rigorous assessment. It is designed to be a fun way to review key terms and vocabulary related to the main types of chemical reactions

Note: Due to the nature of the form and privacy issues of students across multiple schools completing it, you won't receive the results of students. Since it is self-marked and they can't progress to the next level without getting the answer correct, this isn't usually an issue. However, if you need to see that your students completed the task for accountability, after purchasing, please send me an email at katrina@theanimatedteacherblog.com and I will send you a form just for your class with the results spreadsheet.

Check out my other science digital escape rooms here: https://www.theanimatedteacherblog.com/teaching-resources-by-type/science-escape-rooms/