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What is the primary effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction?
What is the primary effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction?
- It lowers the activation energy barrier (correct)
- It changes the equilibrium constant of the reaction
- It increases the activation energy barrier
- It alters the reaction mechanism completely
Which of the following statements is true about catalysis?
Which of the following statements is true about catalysis?
- Catalysis affects the equilibrium constant of the reaction
- Catalysis always increases the rate of reaction
- Catalysis only works for reversible reactions
- Catalysis lowers the activation energy barrier for the reaction (correct)
What does a catalyst not affect in a chemical reaction?
What does a catalyst not affect in a chemical reaction?
- The activation energy barrier
- The reaction mechanism
- The rate of reaction
- The equilibrium constant of the reaction (correct)
How does a catalyst affect the rate of reaction?
How does a catalyst affect the rate of reaction?
What is the relationship between the activation energy barrier and the rate of reaction?
What is the relationship between the activation energy barrier and the rate of reaction?
What is the effect of a catalyst on the composition of the equilibrium mixture?
What is the effect of a catalyst on the composition of the equilibrium mixture?
What is the role of a catalyst in a reversible reaction?
What is the role of a catalyst in a reversible reaction?
What happens to the rate of reaction when a catalyst is added?
What happens to the rate of reaction when a catalyst is added?
What is the effect of a catalyst on the equilibrium constant of a reversible reaction?
What is the effect of a catalyst on the equilibrium constant of a reversible reaction?
Why does a catalyst decrease the time taken to reach equilibrium?
Why does a catalyst decrease the time taken to reach equilibrium?
At what temperature range is the catalyst bed kept?
At what temperature range is the catalyst bed kept?
What is the purpose of the heating coil in the process?
What is the purpose of the heating coil in the process?
What condition is required to maintain the catalyst bed at the desired temperature?
What condition is required to maintain the catalyst bed at the desired temperature?
What is the likely role of the catalyst bed in the process?
What is the likely role of the catalyst bed in the process?
What would be the expected result if the catalyst bed was not pre-heated?
What would be the expected result if the catalyst bed was not pre-heated?
