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Creative Chemistry

D-Block Ions as Catalysts

For Students 9th - 12th
In this catalysts worksheet, students use transition metal ions to catalyze oxidation reactions of iodide ions. Students measure the rate of the reactions by measuring free iodine as a product.
Worksheet
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Article - "Designer Catalysts"

For Students 10th - 12th
In this catalyst activity, students define catalyst and enzyme and explain how these work in a chemical reaction. Students calculate molar mass of a compound. This activity has 7 short answer questions and 2 problems to solve.