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Catalysts
Contributed by: Grant
  • 1. Catalysts are substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. They lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, allowing it to proceed more rapidly or at a lower temperature. Catalysts work by providing an alternative pathway for the reaction to take place, resulting in the formation of products more efficiently. They are essential in many industrial processes, such as in the production of fuels, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as they help to enhance reaction rates and efficiency while reducing energy consumption and waste generation. Overall, catalysts play a crucial role in accelerating reactions and improving the sustainability of chemical processes.

    What is a catalyst?
A) A substance that stops a chemical reaction from occurring.
B) A substance that reacts with another substance to form a new compound.
C) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
D) A substance that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction.
  • 2. What is an enzyme in biological systems?
A) A lipid molecule
B) A neurotransmitter
C) A structural protein
D) A biological catalyst
  • 3. What is the role of a promoter in catalysis?
A) To inhibit the catalytic activity of a catalyst
B) To replace the catalyst in a reaction
C) To change the chemical nature of the catalyst
D) To enhance the catalytic activity of a catalyst
  • 4. What is the major advantage of using catalysts in chemical reactions?
A) Causing more waste to be generated
B) Increasing the production cost
C) Lowering the activation energy and increasing reaction rates
D) Making the reactions more hazardous
  • 5. How do solid catalysts differ from homogeneous catalysts?
A) Solid catalysts have a higher reaction selectivity
B) Solid catalysts are typically easier to separate from the reaction mixture
C) Solid catalysts are always less efficient than homogeneous catalysts
D) Solid catalysts are never used in industrial processes
  • 6. Which of the following factors can influence the effectiveness of a catalyst?
A) Color of the catalyst
B) Vessel size in which the reaction takes place
C) Surface area of the catalyst
D) Temperature of the surrounding environment
  • 7. What is the purpose of a catalytic converter in a car exhaust system?
A) To reduce harmful emissions by converting them into less harmful substances
B) To increase engine power
C) To increase the fuel efficiency of the engine
D) To produce more greenhouse gases
  • 8. What does 'autocatalysis' refer to in a chemical reaction?
A) When a reactant of a reaction accelerates the reaction
B) When a byproduct of a reaction poisons the catalyst
C) When a catalyst is deactivated by the reaction mixture
D) When a product of a reaction acts as a catalyst for that reaction
  • 9. What is a common example of an organic catalyst?
A) Magnesium oxide
B) Carbon nanotubes
C) Silver
D) Enzymes
  • 10. What is meant by the term 'selectivity' in catalysis?
A) The cost of the catalyst used in a reaction
B) The ease of recycling the catalyst
C) The ability of a catalyst to promote one specific reaction pathway over others
D) The speed at which a catalyst degrades
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