Instructional Video

What Are Catalysts?

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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.

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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