Chemistry GCSE
Catalysts
What Catalysts means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Catalysts
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Reference: AQA
Nanoparticles provide a large surface area for reactions, so a smaller quantity may be effective.
Topics that use Catalysts
- Uses of nanoparticles (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Benefits and risks
- Benefits and risks of nanotechnology
- Benefits versus drawbacks
- Cosmetics and sun creams
- Electronics
- Evaluating applications against a specified purpose
- Evaluating evidence for a purpose
- Evidence and regulation
Using Catalysts in the exam
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