English

How Do the Following Help in Bringing About a Chemical Change? Catalyst .

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

How do the following help in bringing about a chemical change?

catalyst .

Sum
Advertisements

Solution

A catalyst can either increases or decreases the rate of chemical reaction and some chemical reactions need a catalyst to change the rate of the reaction, in case it is too slow or too fast 

1. Positive catalyst: When a catalyst increase the rate of reaction finely divided iron is used as a positive catalyst in the manufacturing of ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen.

\[\ce{N2 + 3H2 ⇌[Iron (Catalyst) 200-900][450°C] 2NH3 + Heat}\]

2. Negative Catalyst: When a catalyst decreases the rate of reaction.
Ex. Phosphoric acid act as a negative catalyst to decrease the rate of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. 

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions - Exercise 1 [Page 73]

APPEARS IN

Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 6 Chemical Reactions
Exercise 1 | Q 3.3 | Page 73

RELATED QUESTIONS

State whether the following statement is true or false. In case a statement is false, write the corrected statement.

Condensation of steam is not a chemical change.


Complete and balance the following chemical equation:

\[\ce{Pb(NO3)2 ->[Heat]}\]


Give reason .

A person suffering from acidity is advised to take an antacid.


FILL IN THE BLANK

In a double decomposition precipitation reaction both the reactants must be ............ soluble.


TRUE \ FALSE

Positively charged electrode is called the anode. True or false ?


Fill in the blank:

The basic conditions necessary for a chemical reaction is _______


State what you would observe when the following substance is heated in a glass test tube Copper (II) carbonate Red lead .


A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for white washing Name the substance ‘X’ and write its formula.


State the conditions necessary for a chemical change or reaction.


Multiple choice:

A reaction of a type: AB + CD → AD + CD, involves


Give an example of the following chemical changes.

A reaction involving

     (i) Change of state

     (ii) formation of precipitate


Represent the addition of dilute sulphuric acid to zinc by means of a chemical equation. State the function of the arrow between the reactants and products.


Give a word equation for the following reaction.

A salt which reacts with ammonium hydroxide to give a reddish brown precipitate.


Give a suitable example with an equation to show the representation of a chemical reaction.


Burning of paper is the best example of ______ change.


Write word equations for two chemical reactions with the help of materials given in the box.

Air, copper sulphate, iron, vinegar, iron oxide, carbon dioxide, iron sulphate, copper, lime water, water

We are advised to not to play with fireworks. Give reason.


Write the characteristics of chemical change.


What is thermochemical reactions?


Define the following term:

Chemical change


Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×