Topic 9: Definitions Flashcards
1
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Activation energy
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Minimum energy that colliding particles need for a reaction to occur
2
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Catalyst
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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by providing an alternate route that is lower in activation energy but is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
3
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Heterogenouscataylst
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A catalyst that is in a different phase to the reactants
4
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Max Boltzmann curves know it
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Yeah
5
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Benefits of heterogeneous catalysts in industrial reactions
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- Increase the rate of chemical reaction
* Reactions take place at a lower temp (reducing energy demands)
