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How do catalysts speed up the rate of a reaction?

A catalyst increases the rate of the reaction because: 

  • They provide an alternative energy pathway that has a lower activation energy 

  • This means that more particles hav...

Answered by Vanessa O. Chemistry tutor
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Iron can be extracted from iron ore by reaction with carbon at very high temperature in a blast furnace. In this process Fe2O3 is reduced to Fe. Explain what is meant by the term reduction.

Reduction: loss of oxygen (or gain of electrons)

Answered by Mark T. Chemistry tutor
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Why does a higher temperature lead to a higher rate of reaction?

Heat is a form of energy - the more heat a particle has, the more energy it has, and so the faster it moves. This increases the number of collision is a set period of time, whilst also increasing the numb...

Answered by Andreas C. Chemistry tutor
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What are the properties of a giant covalent structure?

Giant covalent structures are made up of many covalent bonds between atoms. They have high melting points because it takes a lot of energy to break the strong covalent bonds between the a...

Answered by Phoebe T. Chemistry tutor
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How do some toxic chemicals cause environmental and health problems? (2 Marks)

Persists in the environment/soil/water. Enters the food chain and builds up the higher up the chain you move. Can enter human tissue eventually.  

Answered by Tutor96718 D. Chemistry tutor
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