Chapter 12, Problem 37QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the fact that the free chlorine atoms in the stratosphere are dangerous even when they are present in a little amount is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Catalysts are the molecules that are used in the reactions to increase its 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 fewer pollutant gases.