Burning Rate Depends on Oxygen Concentration
Kinetics of the Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide by Permanganate
Kinetics of Oxidation of Iodide Ion by Peroxide
Reaction Rate Depends on Particle Size
Autocatalysis of Oxalate Ion With Permanganate
Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders
Old Nassau: The Landolt Reaction With Mercury Indicator
Catalytic Oxidation of Ammonia
Ignition of Hydrogen on a Platinum Catalyst
Slow Decolorization of Permanganate by Ethanol
Medicine Cabinet Kinetics
Description: Alka Seltzer® reacts faster with hot water than with cold water.
Source: Summerlin, L.R., Ealy J.L. Chemical Demonstrations: A Sourcebook for Teachers: 2nd Edition
Year: 1988 Vol: 1 Page: 100
Keywords: Alka Seltzer®, Temperature, Reaction rate, Gas, Kinetics
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- No toxic chemicals in use
- Electric shock hazard
- Scalding hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Somewhat connected to course material
- Time to results is medium
- Contrast in systems behavior is small
Difficulty: Medium
- Reaction or demos at non-standard conditions
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Demos in which a display is used
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Absorbent materials on hand
Class: Kinetics
Division: General
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