Catalyst

• What are catalysts important for in commercial reasons?

  They increase reaction rate and reduce energy
• How do catalysts affect the reaction rate?

  Catalysts increase the rate of a reaction
• What happens to the chemical composition of a catalyst during a reaction?

  It remains chemically unchanged during the reaction
• What is the effect of using a catalyst on the products of a reaction?

  It does not change the products of the reaction
• What is required in large amounts when using a catalyst?

  A tiny bit of catalyst is needed
• How do catalysts behave in terms of reactions they catalyze?

  Catalysts tend to be very specific to reactions
• What happens if you use an old catalyst in a reaction?

  It may not work effectively in the reaction
• How do catalysts decrease activation energy?

  By providing an alternative reaction pathway
• What is the relationship between activation energy and catalyzed reactions?

  Catalyzed reactions have lower activation energy
• How do reaction profiles illustrate the effect of catalysts?

  They show lower energy barriers for catalyzed reactions
• What do reaction profiles indicate about reactants and products?

  They show energy levels of reactants and products
• What do energy barriers in reaction profiles represent?

  The energy required to initiate a reaction
• How does the presence of a catalyst affect the energy barrier?

  It lowers the energy barrier for the reaction
• What is the significance of the minimum energy amount needed for a reaction?

  It determines if the reaction can occur
• What is the role of reactants in a reaction profile?

  They are shown at the starting energy level
• What happens to the energy levels of products in a reaction profile?

  They are shown at a lower energy level than reactants
• How do catalysts influence the overall energy change of a reaction?

  They do not change the overall energy change
• What is the effect of catalysts on the energy needed for a reaction?

  They reduce the energy needed for the reaction
• Why are catalysts essential in industrial reactions?

  They improve efficiency and reduce costs
• How do catalysts affect the speed of chemical reactions?

  They increase the speed of chemical reactions
• What is the primary function of a catalyst in a reaction?

  To increase the reaction rate
• What is the relationship between catalysts and activation energy?

  Catalysts lower the activation energy required
• How do catalysts contribute to the efficiency of reactions?

  By lowering energy requirements and speeding up reactions
• What is the effect of a catalyst on the energy profile of a reaction?

  It lowers the peak of the energy profile
• How do catalysts affect the reactants in a reaction?

  They do not alter the reactants' chemical structure
• What is the significance of the energy levels shown in reaction profiles?

  They indicate the stability of reactants and products
• What do catalysts do to the energy barrier in a reaction?

  They lower the energy barrier
• Why is it important to understand the role of catalysts in reactions?

  They are crucial for optimizing industrial processes
• How do catalysts influence the overall reaction mechanism?

  They provide alternative pathways with lower energy
• What is the primary benefit of using catalysts in chemical reactions?

  Increased reaction rates and reduced energy costs
• How do catalysts affect the equilibrium of a reaction?

  They do not affect the position of equilibrium
• What is the impact of catalysts on the energy profile of a reaction over time?

  They consistently lower the energy profile
• What is the effect of a catalyst on the activation energy of a reaction?

  It decreases the activation energy
• Why are catalysts essential in biochemical reactions?

  They facilitate reactions necessary for life
• How do catalysts contribute to the sustainability of chemical processes?

  By reducing energy consumption and waste
• What is the role of catalysts in industrial chemistry?

  To enhance reaction rates and efficiency
• How do catalysts affect the overall energy change in a reaction?

  They do not change the overall energy change
• What is the significance of understanding catalysts in chemical engineering?

  It is crucial for designing efficient processes
• What is the term for energy required to initiate a reaction?

  Activation energy
• What is the role of catalysts in reactions?

  Catalysts lower activation energy for reactions