Kinetics of Oxidation of Iodide Ion by Peroxide
Description: The concentrations of acid, iodide, and peroxide are varied in several trials, and the time to reach a predetermined color (due to Iodine production) is measured. The reaction is first order for each species.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Kinetics, Reaction rate, Oxidation, Concentration
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Acute toxicity hazard
- Inhalation hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Oxidizing solid
- Oxidizer
- Corrosive to metals
- Specific organ toxicity – thyroid
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable without guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Moderate effects are seen
- Time to results is medium
Difficulty: High
- Some concerted or timed manipulations
- Multi-step procedures with varying results
- Volume-dependent addition for proper results
- Experiments in which data recording or display is necessary
- Demos require training or extended practice to perform correctly
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Avoid inhalation of vapors
- Absorbent materials on hand
Class: Kinetics
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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