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Catalysts – Lesson, Required Practical & Worksheet

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry | Unit 3 | Physical Chemistry

This Synapse Science resource covers Unit 3.12–3.13 and Required Practical 3.16 from the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry specification. Students learn the role of catalysts in increasing reaction rate, how they lower activation energy, and investigate the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using different solids.

Includes editable slides, theory questions, and a full required practical with graphing and conclusion tasks.

Specification Points Covered
  • 3.12: Know that a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction but is chemically unchanged at the end
  • 3.13: Know that a catalyst provides an alternative pathway with lower activation energy
  • 3.16: Practical – Investigate the effect of different solids on the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution
What’s Included
  • Lesson Slides – Editable PowerPoint introducing catalysts, activation energy, and real-world examples
  • Required Practical Worksheet – Full investigation: MnO₂ vs KI on H₂O₂ decomposition
  • Observation Table & Graph Task – Plot oxygen volume over time and compare catalysts
  • Teacher & Technician Notes – Setup, safety (H₂O₂), expected results, and model conclusion
Key Features
  • Engaging real-world links: biological, industrial, and automotive catalysts
  • Graphing task to reinforce experimental data analysis
  • Assessment rubric: Developing → Securing → Exceeding
  • Consistent Synapse Science design – ready for classroom or homework use
  • Fully aligned with Edexcel Paper 1 Chemistry
Keywords

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Catalysts, Activation Energy, Manganese Dioxide, Potassium Iodide, Required Practical, Physical Chemistry, Synapse Science, Reaction Rate, Graphing Task, Worksheet

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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3 Complete Bundle (Paper 1 & 2)

# **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3 Complete Bundle (Physical Chemistry)** Energy Changes, Reaction Rates & Reversible Reactions – Lessons, Worksheets, Practicals & Mark Schemes This Synapse Science bundle provides a complete set of teaching resources for **Unit 3 – Physical Chemistry** in the **Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (2017) specification**, covering both **Paper 1 (Core)** and **Paper 2 (Triple)** content. The bundle includes fully structured **lessons, worksheets, required practicals, and mark schemes**, allowing teachers to deliver the entire unit with minimal preparation. All resources follow the specification sequence and match the **Synapse Science Scheme of Work for Unit 3**. Every resource follows the consistent **Synapse Science format**, with clear explanations, exam-style questions, and structured learning progression. --- ## Topics Covered (Specification Order – Core & Triple) ### Topic 3A – Energetics Lesson 39 – Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 40 – Enthalpy & Calorimetry – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 41 – Temperature Changes in Reactions – Required Practical (3.8) Lesson 42 – Energy Level Diagrams & Bond Energy – Lesson & Worksheet --- ### Topic 3B – Rates of Reaction Lesson 43 – Rates of Reaction – Lesson & Worksheet Lesson 44 – Rates of Reaction – Surface Area & Concentration (Required Practical 3.15) Lesson 45 – Catalysts – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 46 – Effect of Catalysts on Rate – Required Practical (3.16) --- ### Topic 3C – Reversible Reactions Lesson 47 – Reversible Reactions – Lesson, Worksheet & Practical Lesson 48 – Dynamic Equilibrium (Triple) – Lesson & Worksheet --- ## What’s Included **7 complete lessons + 3 required practical investigations (10 teaching resources total)** • Editable PowerPoint lesson slides • Printable and digital student worksheets • Required practical worksheets with teacher notes • Full mark schemes and model answers • Exam-style questions and scaffolded tasks • Consistent Synapse Science layout and formatting --- ## Teaching Structure Each lesson follows a clear teaching sequence: Starter → Core Theory → Activities → Review Worksheets include **graded exam-style questions**, allowing teachers to quickly assess understanding and provide structured feedback. --- ## Ideal For Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry – Unit 3: Physical Chemistry Teachers delivering **Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Triple) content** Schools seeking a **complete ready-to-teach unit** Classwork, homework, revision, or exam preparation --- ## Keywords Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Unit 3 Bundle, Physical Chemistry, Energy Changes, Rates of Reaction, Equilibrium, Required Practicals, Synapse Science, Chemistry Lessons, Chemistry Worksheets

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