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Title: Is there a catalyst for the reaction of acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate?
Post by: Zen00 on September 26, 2009, 08:49:09 PM

Hey all, this isn't for a class or anything. I'm just wondering for some experimenting on my own, is there a catalyst for this reaction?

Title: Re: Is there a catalyst for the reaction of acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate?
Post by: azmanam on September 26, 2009, 09:42:22 PM

I've been told that if you actually put volcano ash into your vinegar/baking soda volcano that it will catalyze the reaction :)

seriously, though, how much faster do you want it to go?

Title: Re: Is there a catalyst for the reaction of acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate?
Post by: Zen00 on September 27, 2009, 02:18:10 PM

I don't really know, I just wanted a safe reaction to show kids, that I could catalyze to show the effects of catalysts.

Title: Re: Is there a catalyst for the reaction of acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate?
Post by: Borek on September 27, 2009, 03:42:26 PM

Cigarette ash (or better MnO₂) and hydrogen peroxide.