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Using a catalyst to reduce reaction times is often necessary for a reaction to be profitable. But are all catalysts safe? The sixth installment in a 12-part Green Chemistry series has learners explore the role of catalysts in industrial chemistry and the environmentally-friendly enzymes that are replacing standard metal catalysts in many reactions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Perform a reaction demonstration for the class showing rate of reaction with and without a catalyst
- For a quick extension, have lab partners research industrial processes that require catalysts, such as the Haber process
Classroom Considerations
- Prior knowledge of catalysts and enzymes is necessary for complete understanding of the resource
Pros
- The versatile video can be shown as a part of the Green Chemistry series or as a stand-alone resource for practical applications of catalysts and enzymes in a biology unit
- The narrator gives simple, straightforward explanations that are supported by animation — great for visual learners
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- None