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What is the name of the catalyst that will be used in the Reaction Kinetics: The Iodine Clock Reaction

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This reaction is clocked to show the role of reaction kinetics. The experiment consists of mixing two colorless solutions, when the reaction occurs the solution changes color to a dark blue, this is due to the formation of new compounds.

The reactants in this reaction are Potassium Iodate and Sodium Sulfite. Also, Starch is used as a color indicator.

For this reaction to happen, the solution must be in an acidic medium, therefore sulfuric acid is used as a catalyst.

Answer: Sulfuric Acid

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