Chemistry Topic Practice

Transition Metals as Catalysts | GCSE Chemistry Practice

Many transition metals and their compounds are used as catalysts in industry.

Which transition metal is used as a catalyst in the Haber Process?

What is Transition Metals as Catalysts | Practice?

"Specific transition metals that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed."

Question 1

Mendeleev left gaps in his periodic table. Why?

Question 2

Why did Mendeleev's periodic table become widely accepted?

Question 3

Which halogen is a red-brown liquid at room temperature?

Question 4

How many electrons do Group 1 metals have in their outer shell?

Industrial Catalysts

Iron: Used in the Haber Process to make ammonia.

Platinum: Used in catalytic converters in cars.

Nickel: Used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils.

Manganese(IV) oxide: Catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

Exam Tip

Industrial Link: Catalysts are essential for making chemical processes profitable by lowering energy costs.

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