What is alcohol?

Target age group: 14-16 year-olds

Structure: 1 practical lesson (it could be more than one lesson if it is used as a basis for practical investigation.

Preparation: Download worksheet 1 (at least 1 between 2).

Objectives

• To show a reaction involving enzymes.
• Introduction to practical investigation.

Notes
Practical guidance on health and safety in scientific investigations available from CLEAPSS (see www.cleapss.org.uk). As a follow-up or homework activity, students could plan an investigation to show the effect of temperature on the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction.