This ‘Focus on industry’ addresses the following A-level topics:
• catalysts
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Catalysis
Heterogeneous catalysts
Catalysts allow chemical reactions to proceed using milder conditions than would otherwise be required. Industrial chemistry relies on heterogeneous catalysis to reduce energy costs and catalytic converters use it to remove harmful gases from engine exhausts
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