16 Questions
What is the main function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
Remains unchanged at the end of the process
Why are catalysts considered indispensable in the chemical industry?
Approximately 85-90% of chemical industry products are obtained via catalytic processes
How do catalytic reactions differ from non-catalytic reactions?
Catalytic reactions involve catalysts while non-catalytic reactions do not
What role does a catalyst play in providing a reaction path?
Provides a reaction path with a lower activation energy
What is the common product of the reaction involving acetic acid as the reactant in homogeneous catalysis in the Chemical/Petrochemical Industry?
Methyl methacrylate
Which metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the production of polymers in homogeneous catalysis in the Chemical/Petrochemical Industry?
Pd
What is the typical product formed when butadiene reacts in a homogeneous catalysis process in the Chemical/Petrochemical Industry?
Rearranged alkene(s) or dienes
Which type of catalysis involves the use of light to initiate a chemical reaction?
Photocalysis
In the State classification of catalysts, which category includes inorganic acids and bases?
Nature
What is a common product formed when propylene reacts with CO and H2 in homogeneous catalysis in the Chemical/Petrochemical Industry?
Ethylene
Which type of catalysts are commonly used in the catalytic cracking of crude oil?
Zeolites
What catalysts are typically employed in the reforming of naphtha to produce gasoline?
Platinum-Iridium
Which catalyst is used in the polymerization of ethylene and propylene?
Copper as chloride
In which reaction is titanium tetrachloride/MgCl2 catalyst system commonly employed?
Ethylene epoxidation
What catalysts are typically used in the ammonia synthesis reaction?
Nickel-Molybdenum
Which catalyst is involved in the reduction of NOx in exhaust gases?
Silver
Test your understanding of catalysis with this quiz based on the introduction by M.F.Baidoo. Explore the significance of catalysts in chemical transformations and industrial processes, along with the definition of catalysts and their role in accelerating reactions.
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