Catalysts

What is the job of a catalyst?

TRUE OR FALSE:
The catalyst is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction

Name the catalyst used in the Haber-Bosch process. What is the role of this catalyst in the process?

How do catalysts lower activation energy?

Describe the enthalpy diagram of an exothermic reaction with and without a catalyst

Describe how the Boltzmann distribution curve changes when a catalyst is used and when it isn't

What is a heterogeneous catalyst?

Complete the sentences:
When using a heterogeneous catalyst, the reaction happens on the __________ of the catalyst. So, increasing the ___________ ________ of the catalyst increases the number of ____________ that can react at the same time, _______________ rate of reaction.

What is a homogeneous catalyst?

What state is a homogeneous catalyst usually in?

How does a homogeneous catalyst work?

Why are catalysts important in industry?

Complete the sentences:
Using catalysts means that lower ______________ and ___________can be used. So energy is saved, meaning less _____ is released, and fossil fuels are preserved. They can also reduce __________ by allowing a different reaction to be used with a better ________ ____________.

Where are catalytic converters found?

What are catalytic converters made from?

What is the role of catalytic converters?

TRUE OR FALSE:
Catalysts last forever

Why is it wrong to send catalysts directly to a landfill?

How are catalysts disposed of?