7.5.1 - Visualizing the effect of a catalyst on an energy profile diagram
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What is a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps the reaction happen faster.
What does activation energy mean?
💡 Hint: Consider what energy is needed before a reaction can occur.
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What is the primary function of a catalyst?
💡 Hint: Think about catalysts in terms of their participation in reactions.
True or False: A catalyst changes the overall energy change of a reaction (ΔH).
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of ΔH.
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Describe how the presence of a catalyst can alter the reaction speed and why this is significant for industrial applications.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between cost and energy consumption in industries.
Explain the relationship between activation energy, catalysts, and the rate of a chemical reaction from a kinetic perspective.
💡 Hint: Think about molecular collisions and energy distribution.
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