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In the Haber process for ammonia synthesis, finely divided iron acts as a catalyst in what type of catalysis?

Answer: Heterogeneous catalysis.

  • A Homogeneous catalysis
  • B Heterogeneous catalysis
  • C Enzyme catalysis
  • D Autocatalysis

Correct answer: B. Heterogeneous catalysis

Explanation: Iron catalyst is a solid while the reactant gases N<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub> are gaseous, making this a heterogeneous catalysis process.

Adsorption Isotherm: x/m vs PressureP (pressure)x/mlow P: x/m ∝ Phigh P: saturation plateauAt high pressure, all surface sites are occupied - the curve flattens (monolayer saturation)

A typical adsorption isotherm: x/m (mass adsorbed per gram of adsorbent) rises steeply at low pressure, then flattens into a saturation plateau as the adsorbent surface fills up.

Concept context

Explore the chemistry that happens at interfaces, from catalysts that speed up industrial reactions to colloids like milk, smoke, and gels that surround us every day.

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