BRAINCAKEHomogenous Catalysts
A homogenous catalyst has the same physical state as the reactants. The catalyst reacts with the reactants to form an intermediate. The intermediate then breaks down to give the product regenerating the catalyst.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Acid
- A proton donor; a substance that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.
- Catalyst
- A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being used up, by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.
More in Reaction Rates
- The Rate of Reaction
- Factors affecting the Rate of a Chemical Reaction
- Following the Progress of a Reaction
- Catalysts
- Heterogenous Catalysts
- Catalysts and Sustainability
- Autocatalysis
- The Boltzmann Distribution Curve and Temperature
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