How does a heterogenous catalyst work? (3 marks)

Reactants are adsorbed onto the surface of the catalyst (1). Bonds forms between the atoms and molecules on the surface (2), and the products desorb (3).

YP

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is the oxidation number of Mn in K2MnO4?


What is the difference between London dispersion forces and hydrogen bonds?


Can you explain what stoichometry actually is and why the ratio is not the same as the number of moles?


Describe and explain the trend in atomic radii across the periodic table