**TITLE:** Investigating the Effect of Temperature on the Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Using

X-24 as a Catalyst

**AIM:** To determine how temperature influences the rate of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
catalyzed by X-24.

**APPARATUS AND MATERIALS:**

- 50 grams of X-24 solid

- Hydrogen peroxide solution

- Thermometer

- Test tubes

- Water bath or heating source

- Stopwatch

**METHOD:**

1. Measure 50 grams of X-24 solid.

2. Prepare hydrogen peroxide solutions of equal volume.

3. Set up a water bath at different temperatures (e.g., 20°C, 30°C, 40°C).

4. Place each hydrogen peroxide solution in a test tube.

5. Add a small amount of X-24 to each test tube.

6. Immerse the test tubes in the water bath for a few minutes to equilibrate.

7. Start the stopwatch and observe the rate of foam formation in each test tube.

8. Record the time taken for foam formation at each temperature.

**EXPECTED RESULTS:**

Temperature (°C) Time for Foam Formation (s)

20
30
40

**TREATMENT OF RESULTS:** Calculate the rate of decomposition at each temperature and plot a
graph of temperature vs. rate.

**DISCUSSION:**

1. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen, catalyzed by X-24.

2. The experiment aims to observe how temperature affects the rate of this reaction.

3. Results may show that higher temperatures decrease the rate due to denaturation or deactivation
of the catalyst.

**REFLECTION:** This experiment provides insights into the temperature dependence of catalytic
reactions and their practical applications.

**SOURCES OF ERROR/ LIMITATIONS:** Possible errors include variations in X-24 amounts,

inconsistent temperature control, and inaccuracies in timing foam formation.

**PRECAUTIONS:** Ensure accurate measurement of X-24, maintain stable temperatures, and

handle chemicals safely.

**CONCLUSION:** The experiment aims to elucidate how temperature impacts the decomposition
rate of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by X-24, providing valuable insights into catalytic reactions under
varying conditions.