ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

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Experiment 5
RATE OF A REACTION

I. OVERVIEW

The speed at which a reaction proceeds is called the rate of a reaction. During a
chemical reaction, the amount of reactants decreases with time, and simultaneously
the amount of products increases. The reaction rate can be determined by
measuring the change in concentration of any of the products or reactants over a
specific length of time.

II. OBJECTIVE

To determine the factors that affect reaction rates

III. MATERIALS

One empty 500 mL soda plastic bottle or a 500 mL plastic water bottle
3% hydrogen peroxide (½ cup)
Dishwashing liquid solution or any soap solution
Baker’s active yeast (available in supermarkets or bakery supply stores)
Food coloring (optional)

IV. PROCEDURES

1. Dissolve one teaspoon or one packet of active yeast in a small amount of

warm water. Keep still for about 5 minutes.
2. Dilute a small amount of dishwashing liquid in about ¼ cup of water, or
dissolve soap in water.
3. Place about ¼ cup of the dishwashing liquid solution or soap solution into the
plastic bottle. Two to three drops of food color can be added and mixed.
4. Add ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide to the soap solution.
5. Record your observation.
6. Add the yeast to the mixture in the bottle.
7. Describe what happens. Identify which reagent caused the reaction to
proceed.

V. DATA AND RESULTS

VI. QUESTIONS

1. What makes the reaction proceed?

2. Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic?

3. How will you know if it endothermic or exothermic?

VII. CONCLUSION