Asked by Sophie Rogers on Mar 10, 2024

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How are heterogeneous catalysts separated from a reaction's products?

A) Chromatographically
B) Distillation
C) Filtration
D) They are not separated.

Heterogeneous Catalysts

Catalysts that exist in a different phase than the reactants in a chemical reaction, facilitating the reaction without being consumed.

Chromatographically

Pertaining to chromatography, a method for separating components of a mixture based on differences in their movement through a stationary medium.

Filtration

A process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium that allows the fluid to pass but not the solid.

  • Distinguish between catalysts that are homogeneous from those that are heterogeneous.
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Clare MoronyMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Heterogeneous catalysts are separated from the products of a reaction through filtration because they are in a different phase (solid) than the reaction mixture (usually liquid or gas).