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Catalysts — Quiz

Question 2 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Chemistry in the Earth System

Which reaction is an example of heterogeneous catalysis?

Answer
A
Hydrogen peroxide decomposes by using an aqueous iodide ion catalyst.
B
Sulfur dioxide gas is converted to sulfur trioxide gas by using nitrogen chloride gas.
C
Formic acid decomposes by using an acidic catalyst.
D
Ethene gas reacts with hydrogen gas by using a nickel catalyst.

Explanation

Heterogeneous catalysis occurs when the catalyst is in a different phase from the reacting substances. In choice D, ethene and hydrogen are gases, while nickel is a solid catalyst, so the phases differ. The other choices describe catalysts and reactants in the same phase.

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