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What is the purpose of using an iron catalyst in the Haber process?

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MCQ

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Topic

The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers

Question

  1. A. To increase the temperature of the reaction
  2. B. To speed up the reaction rate
  3. C. To reduce the pressure needed
  4. D. To improve the yield of ammonia

Answer

The correct option is To speed up the reaction rate. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to recall typical Haber process conditions of about 450 degrees Celsius and about 200 atmospheres. (Chemistry only) in the subtopic The Haber process.

Explanation

The correct option is To speed up the reaction rate. To speed up the reaction rate is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to recall typical Haber process conditions of about 450 degrees Celsius and about 200 atmospheres. (Chemistry only). This belongs to the subtopic The Haber process within The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from The Haber process.

Common mistake

Haber Process Conditions

Students often confuse the temperature and pressure conditions of the Haber process, stating incorrect values such as 350 degrees Celsius or 150 atmospheres.

Remember that the typical conditions for the Haber process are about 450 degrees Celsius and about 200 atmospheres.

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