Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Experiment #12 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Conduct the catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide under various conditions.
- Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.
- Determine the rate law expression for the reaction.
- Calculate the activation energy for the reaction.
The Rate and Order of a Chemical Reaction
Experiment #25 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Conduct the reaction of KI and FeCl3 using various concentrations of reactants.
- Determine the order of the reaction in KI and FeCl3.
- Determine the rate law expression for the reaction.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Prescribed Practicals
- Topic
- 6.1 Collision theory and rates of reaction
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