Question detail
Which of the following is a benefit of using catalysts in industrial processes?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. They increase the amount of waste produced
- B. They reduce energy consumption
- C. They change the chemical properties of the reactants
- D. They are consumed in the reaction
Answer
They reduce energy consumption
Explanation
The correct answer is They reduce energy consumption. This answer directly addresses the question: Which of the following is a benefit of using catalysts in industrial processes? It matches the approved Chemistry 8462 learning objective and the linked subtopic. The other options are incorrect because they either change the rate, catalyst, reversible reaction, equilibrium, or graph context, or they do not answer the exact point being tested.
Common mistake
Ignoring Catalyst Role
Students often forget that catalysts are not consumed in the reaction and can be reused.
Remember that catalysts facilitate reactions without being used up, allowing them to be reused multiple times.
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