DEMO 3-1 A: THE SYNTHESIS OF OXYGEN
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PURPOSE: To decompose hydrogen peroxide by adding a catalyst and to observe a
positive test for oxygen gas.
MATERIALS: Refer to p. 77 of BC Science 9
PROCEDURE: Refer to p. 77 of BC Science 9
DATA/OBSERVATIONS/RESULTS:
Title: Observations of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and the positive test
for oxygen
Procedure Step
Observations
Evidence of a chemical reaction.
Glowing splint reacting with oxygen gas.
CONCLUSION
1. a) What happens to a glowing splint when it is placed in pure oxygen?
b) Do some research to explain your observations. (What are characteristics of
oxygen that may result in these observations?)