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
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