The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Flashcards
1
Q
What is this a good reaction for showing?
A
The effect of different catalysts
2
Q
What is the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide symbol equation?
A
2H2O(aq) —> 2H2O + O2
3
Q
What will speed up this pretty slow reaction?
A
A sprinkle of manganese(IV) oxide catalyst
4
Q
Other catalysts which work are found in:
A
Potato peel
Blood
5
Q
What is given off?
A
Oxygen
6
Q
How do you measure the rate of reaction?
A
Using the gas syringe method
7
Q
See graphs page 57
A
Ok
8
Q
Better catalysts give a quicker reaction - how is this shown on the graph?
A
A steeper graph which levels of quickly
9
Q
What can this reaction also be used to measure?
A
The effects of temp, or of conc of the H2O2 solution - graph looks the same
