Practice Homogeneous Catalysis: Acid–Base and Transition-Metal Examples - 6.3 | Unit 6: Chemical Kinetics | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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6.3 - Homogeneous Catalysis: Acid–Base and Transition-Metal Examples

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the role of acid in acid-catalyzed ester hydrolysis?

💡 Hint: Consider how protonation affects reactivity.

Question 2

Easy

Name one transition metal commonly used in catalysis.

💡 Hint: Think about metals that are often mentioned in catalytic cycles.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

  • A. Increase reaction energy
  • B. Decrease activation energy
  • C. Change the equilibrium constant

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to activation energy when a catalyst is present.

Question 2

True or False: Catalysts change the overall energy balance of a reaction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how catalysts function without altering the reactants or products.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Outline a reaction scheme for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl acetate.

💡 Hint: Track each stage of interaction step by step.

Question 2

Analyze and predict the effects of changing concentrations of acid in the reaction rate of ester hydrolysis.

💡 Hint: Focus on how changes in concentration affect reactant availability.

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