3.4 - Catalysts
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Practice Questions
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What is a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Think about examples where catalysts are used.
Does a catalyst change the equilibrium constant?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of equilibrium.
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What is the function of a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Remember its role in reactions.
True or False: A catalyst can change the equilibrium constant.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the balance of reactants and products.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how a specific catalyst is used in an industrial process. Detail the reaction it affects, its impact on the yield, and any considerations in its use.
💡 Hint: Consider how altering reaction conditions can affect catalyst performance.
Compare and contrast the role of catalysts in a biological system vs. an industrial application. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about why catalysts are needed in both cases.
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