Describe the stages of a heterogeneous catalyst reaction route.

The reactants adsorb to an active site on the surface of the catalyst. The active site places the reactants in an orientation that allows them to easily react. The reaction then occurs and the products are desorbed from the surface of the catalyst

OG
Answered by Oliver G. Chemistry tutor

1963 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why does ice float on water? Use the structure of different states of matter to support your answer.


Lead (IV) oxide reacts with concentrated hydrochloric acid as follows: PbO2(s) + 4HCl(aq) -----> PbCl2(s) + Cl2(g) + 2H2O(l) What mass of lead chloride would be obtained from 37.2g of PbO2, and what mass of chlorine gas would be produced


How do i tell if a substance has been Oxidised or Reduced?


How do I predict the shape and bond angle of an molecule?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning