The Iodide-Catalyzed Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide:: A Simple Computer-Interfaced Kinetics Experiment for General Chemistry

• John C. Hansen ^[1]
  1. [1] Minnesota State University-Akita
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 73, Nº 8 (August), 1996, págs. 728-732
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • A kinetics experiment appropriate for use in a General Chemistry course is described. The reaction studied is the iodide-catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. The rate of oxygen production is measured as a function of time using a computer-interfaced pressure transducer. The data are analyzed to determine the order of the reaction with respect to iodide and hydrogen peroxide concentrations and to determine the rate constant.