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Hydrogen peroxide decomposes in the presence of metal oxide catalysts to form oxygen and
water according to the following equation.
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
You are required to plan an experiment to compare which of two metal oxides is the more
effective catalyst by measuring the amount of oxygen formed during a 2 minute period
immediately after a solution of hydrogen peroxide is added to a catalyst.
(a) Determine a suitable number of moles of hydrogen peroxide to be used in the experiment.
(5)
(b) Suggest a suitable volume and concentration of hydrogen peroxide for the experiment.
(3)
(c) Outline the procedure in full, giving details of any apparatus used.
(10)