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Chemistry for Non-Specialists Course Book - An oscillating reaction
This is one of the simplest oscillating reactions to demonstrate. Bromate ions oxidisemalonic acid to carbon dioxide. The reaction is catalysed by man...
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Classic Chemistry Experiments : Rate of reaction - the effects of concentration and temperature
In this experiment, two colourless solutions are mixed to make a solution which
becomes dark blue. Changing the concentration or temperature of the s...
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Chemistry for Non-Specialists Course Book: Iodine clock reaction
A solution of hydrogen peroxide is mixed with one containing potassium iodide, starchand sodium thiosulfate. After a few seconds the colourless mixtur...
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Classic Chemistry Experiments : Catalysis
In this experiment the speed of a reaction is measured. Various metals in solution are
tested as possible catalysts.
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Chemistry for Non-Specialists Course Book: Effect of concentration on reaction rate
Sodium thiosulfate solution is reacted with acid – a sulfur precipitate forms. The time takenfor a certain amount of sulfur to form can be used to ind...
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