Students can engage in hands-on experiments to better understand catalysis. Some simple experiments include:
- Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide: Using manganese dioxide or potassium iodide as a catalyst to decompose hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. - Catalytic Converters: Examining the role of platinum, palladium, and rhodium in reducing vehicle emissions. - Enzyme Activity: Investigating how factors like temperature and pH affect the activity of enzymes such as catalase or amylase.
