Lyndon Review Test, Question 7a [ENDORSED]

[Rachel N 1I]

Consider the following mechanism:

STEP 1 (FAST): 2A + B --> C
STEP 2 (SLOW): C + D --> 2E

a) Identify the intermediates and catalysts.

How do you identify what the catalysts are?

[diangelosoriano]

There are no catalysts in this reaction.

[Rachel N 1I]

How did you determine that there are no catalysts?

[Max Mazo 2C]

Where can I find Lyndon's review test?

[Rachel N 1I]

viewtopic.php?f=160&t=29688&p=93510&hilit=red+panda&sid=5b2b150b70e9e7a54d494c988abe448f#p93510

[Isaiah Little 1A 14B]

Catalysts are usually shown in the reaction equation above the "======>" arrow. For example, if potassium iodide is the catalyst in a reaction then "KI" will be written above the "======>" reaction arrow.

[Chem_Mod]

See viewtopic.php?f=160&t=29688&p=93510&hilit=red+panda&sid=5b2b150b70e9e7a54d494c988abe448f#p93510 for explanation on catalysts.

[GabrielGarciaDiscussion1i]

To identify a catalyst, simply look for it in the beginning as a reactant where it is used and then if it is produced again later, it is a catalyst since catalyst are not consumed through reactions.