4.3.5 Effect of Catalysts Flashcards
1
Q
What are catalysts?
A
Catalysts are substances (usually solids) that increase rate and remain chemically unchanged.
2
Q
What is the difference between a graph of a reaction against time with and without a catalyst?
A
The catalyst increases rate more effectively and this results in the a steeper line on the graph. The initial amounts of reactants is the same, so the lines would eventually flatten out at the same point.
