Web Site Worksheet

Please access the following Web site.
http://members.aol.com/ChangChem3/CALbasicROR1.html

Click on the green flashing icon next to the word catalyst underneath the menu bar at the upper left corner of the page.
Answer the following questions.

1. List four industries using catalysts in industry:

                                              Industry                                          Catalyst
                                     1. _____________                          _____________
                                     2. _____________                          _____________
                                     3. _____________                          _____________
                                     4. _____________                          _____________

2. How does a catalyst facilitate a reaction?

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3. Why is a catalyst not used up in a reaction?

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4. What is the term for a "biological catalyst"? ____________________

5. List three industries using biological catalysts:

                                           Industry                                             Catalyst
                                    1. _____________                              _____________
                                    2. _____________                              _____________
                                    3. _____________                              _____________

6. Will heating a reaction that is being catalyzed make it proceed even faster? Why or why not?

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