Chemical Energetics and Kinetics · Thermodynamics

The Role of Catalysts

Analyzing how catalysts provide alternative pathways to speed up chemical transformations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a catalyst lower the activation energy without being consumed?
  2. 2Why are enzymes specific to certain biological reactions?
  3. 3What are the economic and environmental benefits of using catalysts in industry?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Chemical Kinetics - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Chemical Energetics and Kinetics
Period: Thermodynamics

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