Chapter 12, Problem 36QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the increase in the rate of reaction by adding only a little amount of catalyst is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Catalysts are the molecules that are used in the reactions to increase their rate without being actually consumed in the reaction.

Catalyst converter is used to reduce the emission from an internal combustion engine. Its main purpose is to catalyze a redox reaction and convert the pollutant in exhaust gases into a fewer pollutant gases.