Synopsis
Catalysis is demonstrated through the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, including a test for oxygen gas. The clip explains how catalysts function in terms of active sites and highlights the advantage of catalysts not being consumed in the reaction.
- Programme: Science Topics
- Episode: Catalysis
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1983
- Chemistry
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