Catalysis and its Mechanisms
Chemistry · 5th Year · Rates of Reaction · 3o Periodo

Catalysis and its Mechanisms

Students explore how catalysts speed up reactions, distinguishing between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Leaving Certificate Chemistry: Section 6 - Rates of Reaction;Define catalysis, distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, and describe the surface adsorption theory.

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Students explore how catalysts speed up reactions, distinguishing between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

Key Questions

  1. How does a catalyst increase the rate of a reaction without being consumed?
  2. What is the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis?
  3. How does the surface adsorption theory explain the action of solid catalysts?

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