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What is the main role of catalysts in chemical transformations?
What is the main role of catalysts in chemical transformations?
- Increase the pressure in industrial processes
- Completely change the products obtained
- Slow down chemical reactions
- Remain unchanged at the end of the process (correct)
Why are catalysts considered indispensable in the chemical industry?
Why are catalysts considered indispensable in the chemical industry?
- To obtain approximately 85-90% of chemical products (correct)
- To increase activation energy
- To change the properties of products
- To slow down reaction rates
What characteristic distinguishes catalytic reactions from non-catalytic reactions?
What characteristic distinguishes catalytic reactions from non-catalytic reactions?
- They involve a substance that accelerates the reaction (correct)
- They occur at low temperatures only
- They are slower than non-catalytic reactions
- They have higher activation energies
How do catalysts help in chemical reactions?
How do catalysts help in chemical reactions?
What difficulty do catalysts help overcome in industrial processes?
What difficulty do catalysts help overcome in industrial processes?
Which process involves the use of Zeolites as a catalyst?
Which process involves the use of Zeolites as a catalyst?
Which catalyst is commonly used in the ammonia synthesis process?
Which catalyst is commonly used in the ammonia synthesis process?
In which reaction does Ethylene react with Chlorine to form Vinyl Chloride?
In which reaction does Ethylene react with Chlorine to form Vinyl Chloride?
Which catalyst is typically used in the reforming of naphtha to gasoline?
Which catalyst is typically used in the reforming of naphtha to gasoline?
What type of catalysis is associated with lower reproducibility difficulty and more precise control over reaction conditions?
What type of catalysis is associated with lower reproducibility difficulty and more precise control over reaction conditions?
Which catalyst is used in the water-gas shift reaction to convert CO to H2?
Which catalyst is used in the water-gas shift reaction to convert CO to H2?
In heterogeneous catalysis, the catalyst and the reaction mixture belong to:
In heterogeneous catalysis, the catalyst and the reaction mixture belong to:
Which type of catalysis involves the use of enzymes?
Which type of catalysis involves the use of enzymes?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the carbonylation reaction involving methanol and CO?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the carbonylation reaction involving methanol and CO?
Which metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the production of adiponitrile?
Which metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the production of adiponitrile?
In the chemical/petrochemical industry, which reactant is involved in the polymerization process?
In the chemical/petrochemical industry, which reactant is involved in the polymerization process?
What is a common feature of heterogeneous catalysts?
What is a common feature of heterogeneous catalysts?
