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Chemistry Experiment 14.2
Chemistry Experiment 14.2
Peter Fenger
Experiment 14.2
The Effect of a Catalyst on the Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
I. Purpose
Catalysts dramatically increase the rate of chemical reaction. They can make the activation energy for
a reaction get dramatically cut down. To find out how catalysts can have such an amazing effect on
reactions, our group performed the following experiment.
II. Hypothesis
If one uses a catalyst, then this catalyst will not be used up in the reaction it will just speed up the
reaction.
III.Materials/Supplies
100 mL beaker
Watch glass
graduated cylinder
measuring teaspoon
Hydrogen Peroxide
Baker's yeast (the kind used for baking bread)
Safety Goggles
IV. Procedure
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