Unit 3 - Key Area 3 (Energy)

Question 1

A substance which speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up?

Answer 1

Catalyst

Question 2

A type of energy production involving the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity and an electrolyser device?

Answer 2

Electrolysis

Question 3

The main process used for generating nuclear energy and involves splitting of atoms ti release energy which can then be harnessed

Answer 3

nuclear fission

Question 4

The process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas

Answer 4

Fracking (hydraulic fracturing)

Question 5

Produce electricity through the reaction of a fuel with oxygen

Answer 5

Fuel cell

Question 6

A type of energy production from coal or biomass which produces a mix of hydrogen and carbon monoxide

Answer 6

Gasification

Question 7

The type of power generally produced from reacting water with fossil fuels (methane)

Answer 7

Hydrogen power

Question 8

A type of energy production from coal or biomass which produces a mix of hydrogen and carbon monoxide

Answer 8

Pyrolysis

Question 9

Type of gas that can be extracted from shale rock by fracking

Answer 9

Shale gas

Question 10

A type of energy production involving the reaction of natural gas with steam in the presence of a catalyst to produce hydrogen and carbon

Answer 10

Steam methane reforming