An upper-level undergraduate experiment that, in addition to introducing students to catalysis using an air sensitive transition-metal complex, introduces the use of a solid acid as an activator and support for the catalyst is developed. The increased stability acquired in the course of the process affords the opportunity to characterize the…

This guide is prepared for teachers who have students using the laboratory manual, "Laboratory Activities for Biology." The publication contains some introductory remarks for teachers, lists of materials and equipment, methods of making solutions and other preparations, suggestions for introductory discussions with the class, and…