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A Reaction That Takes Place in Beakers but Not in Conical Flasks: A Catalysis-Related Demonstration
submitted by Colin White
Department of Chemistry, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S3 7HF, United Kingdom

checked by Charles Ophardt
Department of Chemistry, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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March 2004
Vol. 81 No. 3
p. 364

Abstract
A striking demonstration emphasizing that substances which promote reactions are not catalysts if they are consumed in the process. The demonstration is based on the iron(II) induced oxidation of iodide by chromium(VI).
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*  Citation
White, Colin. J. Chem. Educ. 2004 81 364.
*  Keywords
Catalysis; Chromium; Demonstrations; General Chemistry; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Iodine; Iron; Redox Reactions; Teaching / Learning Aids
*  History
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February 3, 2004
February 18, 2005
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