Investigate the power of a catalyst during a chemical reaction. The third video in a sizzling chemistry series explains the role of a catalyst in lowering the activation energy required in a chemical reaction. The narrator shares multiple examples and connects the concept to a graphical analysis of the required energy.

Concepts

catalysts, chemical reactions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals record the summary at the end of the lesson in their notes
• Encourage classes to research practical applications of catalysts in manufacturing

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes a fundamental understanding of the energy of chemical reactions

Pros

• Connects the concept of a catalyst to real-life application
• Relates the concepts to background knowledge from previous lessons in the series

Cons

• None