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Organocatalysis is where an organic molecule increases the rate of a reaction and reduces the need for more traditional metal-based catalysts. Asymmetric catalysis occurs where the organocatalyst has stereoisomers. This means that there are 2 forms of the molecule which are mirror images, like your right and left hand.
At STEM Learning we have a number of resources to help teachers to deliver the topics of rates of reaction and stereoisomers.
Resources on rates of reaction –
University of York Science Education Group resources on common misconceptions when teaching rates of reaction and how to overcome them.
Age 14-16 https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/151882/optical-activity
Resources on stereoisomers more suitable for post 16 students
Age 14-18 https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/417481/orange-peel-chewing-gum
Age 14-18 https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/151759/sweet-success
Age 16-18 https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/151882/optical-activity
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