Effect of Catalysts Flashcards
1
Q
How do catalysts increase the rate of reaction?
A
By making an alternative pathway to the products, with a lower activation energy
2
Q
What are some advantages, for the environment, of catalysts?
A
They don’t need fossil fuels to be burned to reach the temperatures and pressures required to use the,
3
Q
Why can catalysts be used over and over again?
A
They speed up the reaction, but never get used up
