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Heterogenous Catalysts

OCR A-level ChemistryRedox ReactionsLesson 13 of 21

A heterogenous catalyst is one that is in a different phase from the reactants. Transition metals make good catalysts because they can change their oxidation states by gaining or losing electrons within their d orbitals and transfer electrons to speed up reactions.

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