7.5.2 - Real-world importance of catalysts
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What is a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a helper in a reaction.
Name one example of an industrial process using a catalyst.
💡 Hint: It produces a key ingredient for fertilizers.
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What is the primary function of a catalyst?
💡 Hint: They help but do not participate in the reaction.
True or False: Enzymes are a type of catalyst.
💡 Hint: Consider where catalysts are used.
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Discuss the impact of using catalysts on industrial manufacturing and environmental sustainability.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy savings can relate to a cleaner environment.
Analyze the effect of enzyme concentration on the rate of a biological reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about how more workers can finish a task faster, but only to a point.
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