Catalytic converters on automobiles use the metals rhodium and platinum as catalysts to convert harmful gases to carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water. which answer best explains why rhodium and platinum do not have to be continuously replaced in the system? (1 point) 1.) the useable life of the metals is longer than the life of the automobile. 2.) the metals speed up the reactions but are not used up in the reaction. 3.) the metals are too expensive to be replacing constantly. 4.) the metals are inhibitors in the reaction process and are in chemical equilibrium.

Fugu, also known as puffer fish, is a sushi delicacy that can also be lethal. puffer fish contain a powerful toxin that can kill an adult a few hours after ingestion. sushi chefs who prepare fugu must be specially trained because any contamination of the toxin-free areas of the fish can be deadly. recently this toxin has been put to good use, as scientists have discovered that a purified form of it can treat severe pain in cancer patients. this recent scientific discovery would fall under which area of chemistry? applied biochemistry pure organic chemistry pure physical chemistry applied inorganic chemistry

Butadiene undergoes a reaction at a certain temperature in the gas phase as follows: 2c4h6(g) --> c8h12(g) the following data were collected for this reaction: time (min) [c4h6] (m) 0 0.36 15 0.30 30 0.25 48 0.19 75 0. determine the order of the reaction and the rate constant. 1st order and k = 4.3x10 -4 s-1 1st order and k = 2.3x10-4 s-1 2nd order and k = 4.3x10-4 s-1 2nd order and k = 2.3x10-4 s-1 zero and k = 4.3x10-4 s-1

What are fructose and glucose an example of?