Catalysts + Fuel + Activation + Bonds Flashcards
catalyst role
increase rate by providing a different pathway of lower activation energy
activation energy
specific amount required to start a reaction
endothermic
decrease in temperature , activation energy higher, energy needed to break bonds, bendo
exothermic
increase temperature, energy released to make bonds, mexo
bond energy
energy needed to break bond
complete combustion
CH4 + 2O2 > CO2 + 2H2O
battery
2 or more cells, higher voltage = higher difference in metal reactivity
which terminal loses electrons?
more reactive metal/ electrolyte
pros hydrogen fuel
carbon free, no acid rain, reliable
cons hydrogen fuel
difficult to store, expensive, explosive, fossil fuels
hydrogen fuel
react with steam
pros battery cell
no fossil fuels, cheaper
pros fuel cell
not replacing, carbon free, good supply