Innovating Science® Distant Learning: Elephant Toothpaste

Supplier: Ward's Science

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Supplier: Ward's Science

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Learn about the effect a catalyst has on a chemical reaction.

Students will visualize the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide - as the reaction occurs, a large amount of foam is formed that flows up and out of the reaction bottle.
Aligned to NGSS Practices
Performance expectations: 2-PS1-4, 2-PS1-3, 5-PS1-1, 5-PS1-4
Disciplinary core ideas: PS1.A, PS1.B
Cross cutting concepts include cause and effect, energy and matter, scale proportion and quantity

This activity is a fun, safe way to teach students the effect a catalyst has on a chemical reaction. The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be visualized by mixing in a small amount of dish soap and adding yeast as a catalyst. As the reaction occurs, a large amount of foam is formed that flows up and out of the reaction bottle. This kit contains an Instruction Manual and enough materials to perform the demonstration twice.

Delivery: Kit includes instructional manual and SDS booklet.

Caution: CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for Children under 3 years.

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