Catalysts in industry
1 mark · EasyState one reason why catalysts are important in industrial chemical processes.
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They allow reactions to occur faster at lower temperatures or pressures (saving energy and reducing costs).
Also accept: They speed up reactions so factories can operate more efficiently.; Catalysts reduce the required temperature for a reaction, saving money.
Common mistakes: They increase the amount of product formed.
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B1 · 1 mark · States an economically relevant property of catalysts in industry (e.g. faster reaction at lower temperature/pressure, saves money).
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Catalysts are important in industry because they allow reactions to proceed at lower temperatures and pressures, saving energy and reducing production costs.