The Haber Process Worksheet Page 2
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c) the use of the catalyst:
Equilibrium: Catalysts have no effect on equilibrium.
Rates: The reaction producing ammonia is very, very slow in the absence of a catalyst.
Economics: Iron is a cheap material and in any case, catalysts aren't used up during a reaction. The
costs involving the catalyst are therefore negligible, and the reaction would be much too slow
without one.
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