Temperature Dependence Of The Rate A Reaction
Chapter Name : Chemical Kinetics |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_04_06_02 |
Topic Name : Temperature Dependence Of The Rate A Reaction |
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Sub Topic Name : Effect Of Catalyst |
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Introduction
A catalyst is a substance which increases the rate of a reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
Pre-Requisites:
Catalyst, effect of catalyst
Activity:
Catalytic converters are platinum and rhodium based pollution scrubbers in car exhausts.
Real Life Question:
How to bleach the waste oil color?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Catalyst | A catalyst is a substance which increases the rate of a reaction. |
| Inhibitor | When the added substance reduces the rate of reaction. The substance is called inhibitor. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
The "Haber process", a well-known catalytic reaction, is used to Produce the nitrogen used in most modern-day fertilizer.
Places to visit :
Garage
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Car exhausts | Catalytic converters are platinum and rhodium based pollution scrubbers in car exhausts. |
What you learn in Theory:
• Catalysts are substances which affect the speed of a reaction without being consumed. • Lower the value of activation energy faster will be the rate of a reaction.