Question detail
In which type of reaction are catalysts commonly used?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. Only in exothermicreactions
- B. Only in endothermicreactions
- C. In both exothermicand endothermicreactions
- D. In reactions that do not involve gases
Answer
In both exothermicand endothermicreactions
Explanation
The correct answer is In both exothermicand endothermicreactions. This answer directly addresses the question: In which type of reaction are catalysts commonly used? 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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