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Practice Questions
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Define adsorption in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how particles cling to a surface.
What is the difference between physisorption and chemisorption?
💡 Hint: Consider the strength of the forces at action.
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What is the main difference between physisorption and chemisorption?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you heat or change a condition.
True or False: Catalysts are consumed in the reactions they participate in.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a catalyst post-reaction.
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A catalyst used in the chemical synthesis of ammonia is known to improve overall efficiency but can be poisoned by impurities. Discuss the dual role of a catalyst in industrial processes.
💡 Hint: Think about why industries monitor reactant purity and catalyst health.
How would you explain the significance of the Tyndall Effect in colloidal observations to a class of younger students?
💡 Hint: Use the analogy of light rays visible in a dark room. How would light showing dust relate to colloids?
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