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Catalysts and Reaction Rates

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The rate of a chemical reaction normally

a)

increases as temperature decreases.

b)

decreases when a catalyst is added.

c)

increases as reactant concentration increases.

d)

decreases as reactant concentration increases.

2.

Crushing a solid into a powder will increase reaction rate because:

a)

the particles will collide with more energy

b)

the orientation of colliding particles will be improved

c)

the activation energy barrier will be lowered

d)

the powdered form has more surface area

3.

A lump of ignited charcoal which is glowing in air burns more vigorously when lowered into a bottle of pure oxygen. This is due to an increase in

a)

surface area

b)

temperature

c)

concentration

d)

volume

4.

What happens to a catalyst in a reaction?

a)

It remains unchanged.

b)

It is incorporated into the reactants.

c)

It is incorporated into the products.

d)

It evaporates.

5.

Which out of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate of a reaction

a)

temperature

b)

concentration

c)

surface area

d)

volume

e)

catalysts

6.

Why does a higher concentration increase the rate of reaction?

a)

it increases the amount of reactants

b)

it lowers the activation energy

c)

it increases the energy of particle collisions

d)

it increases the frequency of particle collisions

7.
What makes an effective collision?
a)
When molecules collide.
b)
When molecules collide with the proper orientation.
c)
When molecules collide with proper orientation and enough kinetic energy.
d)
High Temperature.
8.

Which of the following increases the reaction rate?

a)

less surface area

b)

lower temperature

c)

more particle size

d)

increased concentration