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Which subject	Chemistry
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	Elephant toothpaste reaction
Quantity	3
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Class Discussion Questions: Elephant Toothpaste Reaction

Question 1: What are the reactants involved in the Elephant Toothpaste reaction, and how do they contribute to the overall process?

• Discussion Points:
  • Identify the main reactants (hydrogen peroxide, yeast or potassium iodide, and dish soap).
  • Discuss the role of each reactant in producing oxygen gas and foam.
  • Explore the concept of catalysts and how yeast or potassium iodide function in the reaction.

Question 2: How does the concentration of hydrogen peroxide affect the rate of the Elephant Toothpaste reaction?

• Discussion Points:
  • Discuss the relationship between reactant concentration and reaction rate.
  • Explore how varying concentrations might change the volume or intensity of the foam produced.
  • Engage in a thought experiment: What would happen if the concentration of hydrogen peroxide was increased or decreased significantly?

Question 3: What are the real-world applications of reactions like Elephant Toothpaste, particularly in terms of catalysis and decomposition?

• Discussion Points:
  • Discuss how the principles illustrated by the Elephant Toothpaste experiment can be applied to real-life contexts (such as in environmental science or industry).
  • Explore the concept of catalysis beyond this reaction, including examples where catalysis is important.
  • Encourage students to think of other reactions or products in which the decomposition of substances (like hydrogen peroxide) is used for beneficial purposes.

Feel free to adjust the focus of these questions based on your classroom's interests and chemistry curriculum!