Which of the following solutions added to the hydrogen peroxide solution may act as a catalyst.
KI, KCl, NaCl
Are KI, KCl, NaCl all catalysts? But KI is more effective catalyst?
Thanks.
KI is the more effective. KCl, NaCl probably do more as nucleation sites for H2O2 decomposition than actual catalytic reactions.
To determine which of the solutions added to the hydrogen peroxide solution may act as a catalyst, you need to understand the definition of a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance that initiates or speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction itself.
Out of the three options provided (KI, KCl, NaCl), only KI has the potential to act as a catalyst. KCl and NaCl are both salts and do not possess catalytic properties.
However, it's important to note that this answer assumes we are discussing the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and not any other specific reaction. Different reactions may require different catalysts.
To determine whether KI is a more effective catalyst than others, you would need to conduct experiments and compare their catalytic activities quantitatively.