Kinetics- Slow Decolorization of Permanganate by Ethanol

Description: This is intended to show that not all reactions are fast. There is no real kinetics here in terms of changing concentrations or temperatures or measuring rates.

Source: UW Card Catalog

Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A

Keywords: Ethanol, Decomposition, Potassium permanganate, Reaction rate

Rating:

Hazard: Medium

Acute toxicity hazard
Flammability hazard
Skin corrosion hazard
Aquatic toxicity hazard
Carcinogenicity hazard
Reproductive hazard
Corrosive to metals

Effectiveness: Average

Results are observable without guidance
Somewhat connected to course material
Mild effects are seen by audience
Time to results is high

Difficulty: Medium

Handling of organic chemicals
Simple procedures
Simple manipulations for most to perform
Use of toxic reagents

Safety Precautions:

Eye protection required
Gloves required
Perform in a well-ventilated area
Avoid exposure to reagents
Absorbent materials on hand
Sodium bicarbonate or Zinc granules on hand
ABC fire extinguisher on hand
Prevent release or reagents to the environment

Class: Kinetics

Division: General

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