Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Researchers at the University of Rochester make new algorithms.
- The algorithms explain how propane becomes propylene.
- Propylene is used to make many plastic items.
- The team studies nanoscale catalysts in single reactions.
- Oxide material grows around defective metal sites.
- This growth helps keep the catalyst stable.
- The study was published in a chemistry journal.
- Deshpande and Srirangam are on the research team.
- The algorithms may also explain methanol synthesis.
Difficult words
- propane — A gas used for heating and fuel.
- propylene — A chemical made from propane.
- researchers — People who study things to learn more.
- method — A way to do something.
- information — Facts or details about something.
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Discussion questions
- What is your opinion about using propane?
- Why do you think researchers want to study tiny levels?
- How do you think plastic is made from propylene?
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