Hydrogen peroxide is a common household chemical. Is it likely that the decomposition of H202 proceeds at a fast rate without a catalyst? yes no

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VISUALIZATION Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Often the rate of a reaction can be increased by raising the temperature or by increasing the concentrations of reactants. These methods are often not preferred because they can lead to poor reaction selectivity - meaning undesirable
side products might be formed - or the use of more reactant than necessary. Catalysts are often used to effect specific chemical changes at low temperatures and at reasonable rates. This module examines the catalytic decomposition
of hydrogen peroxide, H202. The reaction being examined is:
2 H202(aq) – 2 H20(t) + 02(9)
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Transcribed Image Text:VISUALIZATION Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Often the rate of a reaction can be increased by raising the temperature or by increasing the concentrations of reactants. These methods are often not preferred because they can lead to poor reaction selectivity - meaning undesirable side products might be formed - or the use of more reactant than necessary. Catalysts are often used to effect specific chemical changes at low temperatures and at reasonable rates. This module examines the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, H202. The reaction being examined is: 2 H202(aq) – 2 H20(t) + 02(9) Next (Introduction)
VISUALIZATION Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a common household chemical. Is it likely that the decomposition of H202 proceeds at a fast rate without a catalyst?
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Transcribed Image Text:VISUALIZATION Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is a common household chemical. Is it likely that the decomposition of H202 proceeds at a fast rate without a catalyst? yes no Check Next (1 of 4)
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