From this activity, 1.) Which potato sample decomposed the most with hydrogen peroxide? 2.) Which one reacted the least? 3.) What is the function of Catalase in procedure?

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1.) Which potato sample decomposed the most with hydrogen peroxide?

2.) Which one reacted the least?

3.) What is the function of Catalase in procedure?

Activity 6: Fun with Catalyst
Catalysts are substances that speeds up chemical reaction and process. Enzymes occurs in
all living things. The Catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment will allow you to discover
how enzymes act as catalyst by causing chemical reactions to occur more quickly in living
things.
Perform the simple activity at home and answer the guide questions on the space provided.
Materials:
1 potato
Hydrogen peroxide
Small glass/ container
Procedure:
1. Divide the potato into 3 equal parts
2. Keep one section raw and at room temperature
3. Place another section in the freezer for at least 30 minutes
4. Boil the last section for at least 5 minutes
5. Chop and mash a small sample of the room temperature potato and place into
the small container
6. Pour enough hydrogen peroxide into the container so that the potato is
submerged. Observe
7. Repeat the steps 5 and 6 with boiled and frozen potato section.
Transcribed Image Text:Activity 6: Fun with Catalyst Catalysts are substances that speeds up chemical reaction and process. Enzymes occurs in all living things. The Catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment will allow you to discover how enzymes act as catalyst by causing chemical reactions to occur more quickly in living things. Perform the simple activity at home and answer the guide questions on the space provided. Materials: 1 potato Hydrogen peroxide Small glass/ container Procedure: 1. Divide the potato into 3 equal parts 2. Keep one section raw and at room temperature 3. Place another section in the freezer for at least 30 minutes 4. Boil the last section for at least 5 minutes 5. Chop and mash a small sample of the room temperature potato and place into the small container 6. Pour enough hydrogen peroxide into the container so that the potato is submerged. Observe 7. Repeat the steps 5 and 6 with boiled and frozen potato section.
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