6.8.5 - Effect of a Catalyst
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What is the role of a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of a catalytic converter in cars.
What happens to a catalyst during a reaction?
💡 Hint: Consider how enzymes function in biological processes.
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What does a catalyst do in a chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of activation energy.
True or False: A catalyst changes the equilibrium constant.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concentrations at equilibrium.
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A student is conducting an experiment to demonstrate the effect of a catalyst on the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. The reaction with that catalyst was completed in half the time of the uncatalyzed reaction. Calculate the rate enhancement and discuss its significance.
💡 Hint: Consider comparing both reactions' completion times.
Evaluate the effect of catalyst in a hypothetical reaction where the equilibrium constant is 10^-10 and a catalyst is introduced. Discuss how this might impact product yield over time.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of equilibrium constant.
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