Effect of the time submerging filter paper in catalyst solution on the reaction rates of
filter paper when placed in hydrogen peroxide
Dankwa Nnoma-Addison, Will Hoddick, Michael Weng
SSFS, 16923 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Introduction
Background: Enzymes are macromolecular biological
catalysts, which accelerate chemical reactions. The
enzymes need to decompose the hydrogen peroxide in our
bodies so that we will not get hurt. We wanted to see if
submerging the filter paper in the chicken liver solution for
a longer amount of time had an effect on how long it took
for the filter paper to float to the top in hydrogen peroxide
(reaction rates on decomposing hydrogen peroxide).
Research Question: What is the effect of submerging
filter paper in catalyst solution for different amounts of time
on the catabolism of hydrogen peroxide of filter paper when
placed in hydrogen peroxide?
Research Objective: To determine the effect of
submerging a piece of filter paper in catalyst solution for
different amounts of time on the catabolism of hydrogen
peroxide when the filter paper is placed in hydrogen
peroxide.
Alternate Hypothesis: The longer we submerge a piece of
filter paper in the catalyst solution, the higher the
catabolism of the hydrogen peroxide will be.
Null Hypothesis: Submerging filter paper in the catalyst
solution for different amounts of time has no effect on the
catabolism of the hydrogen peroxide.
Methods
1. Submerge filter paper in chicken liver catalase solution Conclusion
for 3 minutes . ● Comparing the outcomes of our four tests, the
2. Put in test tube of same amount of hydrogen peroxide. results became smaller when we submerged the
Record how long does it take for the filter paper to float the filter paper in the chicken liver solution for a
to the top of the test tube. longer time.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 two more times. ● We get an improper outcome when use another
4. Submerge the filter paper in the chicken liver solution for solution in a new trial.
4 minutes, 5 minutes and 6 minutes. Then repeat steps ● When filter paper attach the beaker, the outcome
1-3 for each time alteration. will be affected.
Future Directions
● We should put in all the filter paper at the same
time, then take each one out at its selective time
to speed up the testing process.
● We should try to do all the trails at the same time
so that we can use the same solution every trail.
● We should not let the filter paper touch the side of
the test tube to affect the results.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank Alice Chmil for guiding us
throughout the experiment. We would also like to
thank Takisha Reece for letting us use her classroom,
and the SSFS Science Department for lending us their
equipment.