Chemistry Unit 2.4 - Rates of Reaction - Flashcards in GCSE Chemistry

Describe catalysts.

They are not used up in a reaction. Many different catalysts are needed for different reactions.

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Why are catalysts used in industry?

To reduce costs.

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Neutralisation, oxidation and combustion are examples of what kind of reaction?

Exothermic.

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Describe iron as a catalyst.

Used for making ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

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Describe platinum as a catalyst.

Making ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

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Describe vanadium(V) oxide as a catalyst.

Making sulfuric acid.

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What is collision theory?

Chemical reaction - two particles must collide and have enough energy to react.

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What is activation energy?

Minimum energy required for a reaction to commence.

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Why are catalysts used in industry?

To reduce costs.

Neutralisation, oxidation and combustion are examples of what kind of reaction?

Describe iron as a catalyst.

Describe platinum as a catalyst.

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