Rates of Reaction 2

Question 1

What type of reaction occurs in the catalytic converter

Answer 1

C - oxidation

Question 2

Explain why the catalyst is more effective when the engine has been running for a short time rather than when it is first started

Answer 2

• catalyst becomes warmer

- reactions work better when hotter

Question 3

catalytic converter

explain what the diagram shows about the type of reaction occurring

Answer 3

• exothermic

- because heat energy given out of products