Explanation:
A catalyst lowers the activation energy of a reaction allowing them to proceed faster than they would naturally. Activation energy is the free energy that is required to be input in the reactant side to activate them to the transition state after which the reaction proceeds spontaneously to products.
An example of a catalyst is platinum, that is put in the exhaust of cars, to help convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide before it is emitted into the air.
Answer:
D. It predicts whether or not a reaction will be spontaneous.
Explanation:
<em>What does Gibbs free energy (ΔG) predict?
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A. It predicts what the rate of the reaction will be. NO. ΔG is a thermodynamical parameter and it is not related to the kinetics of the reaction.
B. It predicts how high the activation energy is. NO. ΔG is a thermodynamical parameter and it is not related to the kinetics of the reaction.
C. It predicts if entropy will increase or decrease. NO. ΔG depends on the entropy but not the other way around.
D. It predicts whether or not a reaction will be spontaneous. YES. If ΔG < 0 the reaction is spontaneous and if ΔG > 0 the reaction is not spontaneous.
Answer:
It depends
(plum will spoil more quickly at warm temperatures)
Explanation:
Answer:
0.15g
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Number of molecules of water = 1.2 x 10²¹ molecules
Unknown:
Mass of SnO₂ = ?
Solution:
To solve this problem, we have to work from the known to the unknown specie;
SnO₂ + 2H₂ → Sn + 2H₂O
Ensure that the equation given is balanced;
Now,
the known species is water;
6.02 x 10²³ molecules of water = 1 mole
1.2 x 10²¹ molecules of water = 
= 0.2 x 10⁻²moles
Number of moles of water = 0.002moles
From the balanced chemical equation:
2 mole of water is produced from 1 mole of SnO₂
0.002 moles of water will be produced from 
= 0.001moles
To find the mass;
Mass = number of moles x molar mass
Molar mass of SnO₂ = 118.7 + 2(16) = 150.7g/mol
Mass = 0.001 x 150.7 = 0.15g
Answer:
Most common insulation materials work by slowing conductive heat flow and--to a lesser extent--convective heat flow. Radiant barriers and reflective insulation systems work by reducing radiant heat gain. To be effective, the reflective surface must face an air space.
Explanation:
To be effective, the reflective surface must face an air space.
