Qualitative Kinetics - The Experiment

The Experiment



You should perform this experiment in two steps. Read the instructions for both steps before beginning.

1. Go to each of the four reaction sets listed below and perform all of the individual parts listed. For each part record all of your observations.

1 - Crystal Violet/NaOH 2 - Metals/HCl
3 - Alka Selzer/water

4 - Permanganate/Reducing Agent

2. Determine how each of the variables listed on the previous page influence the rate of reaction. Do this by choosing two reactions in which only one of the variables has been changed to compare. If you are unsure of what this means, return to the hydrogen peroxide decomposition example. For each of the variables make as many comparisons as possible to support your answer.


When you are finished with the experiment, proceed to the postlab.


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