6.1.2.4 - Effect of a Catalyst
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What is a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Think about something that helps accelerate a process.
Do catalysts change the position of equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Consider whether the outcome of the reaction is altered.
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What is the main function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the catalyst after the reaction.
True or False: A catalyst alters the equilibrium constant of a reaction.
💡 Hint: Consider what a catalyst does and does not change.
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In a reaction system where nitrogen (N₂) and hydrogen (H₂) are reacted to form ammonia (NH₃) with an iron catalyst, how would the use of the catalyst affect the production process in an industrial setting?
💡 Hint: Consider how time and efficiency can be influenced by the catalyst.
If a catalyst does not change the equilibrium constant, what implications does this have for the nature of chemical reactions in industrial applications?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between speed and the consistency of outcomes in chemical production.
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