Kinetics/Equilibrium Review
22. Base your answer to the following question on
the information below.
The diagram below shows typical pH values found in four parts of the human digestive system. In
the small intestine, the enzyme lipase acts as a catalyst, increasing the rate of fat digestion.
State how the catalyst lipase increases the rate of the fat digestion.
23. Base your answer to the following question on
the information below.
Calcium reacts with water. This reaction is represented by the balanced equation below. The
aqueous product of this reaction can be heated to evaporate the water, leaving a white solid, Ca(OH)
2
(s).
Ca(s) + 2H
O( )
Ca(OH)
(aq) + H
(g)
2
2
2
State one change in reaction conditions that will increase the rate of the reaction.
Regents Chemistry
Mr. Woods