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Catalysts speed up reactions and they do this by decreasing the activation energy. The way they decrease the activation energy is by providing an alternate pathway for the reaction. Because there are so many different reaction mechanisms/pathways in chemistry, there must be many different catalysts.
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∙ 12y agoBecause each catalyst has different particles in it that don't react with different atoms. Like dogs....
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∙ 13y agoNo, a given catalyst will only catalyze certain types of reactions. Depending on the catalyst, it may be extremely specific, or it may catalyze a variety of similar reactions.
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What are three properties of catalysts?
In a general sense, a catalyst is able to lower the activation energy required for a reaction and lower the time required to reach the transition state of the reactants. The catalyst is also not consumed during the reaction, so it can be used repeatedly.
Function of catalyst and inhibitor in reaction kinetic?
A catalyst provides a reaction pathway with a lower activation energy and so directs the reaction one specific way or accelerates the reaction. An inhibitor blocks a reaction path and so prevents a product or slows down the reaction.
An enzyme is a special kind of catalyst that works to do what?
speed up chemical reaction because of the lowered activation energy
Is a catalyst used up in a reaction?
Yes, a catalyst can be re-used, because It is NOT actually used in a chemical reaction. A catalyst will increase the rate of reaction by attracting reactants, but the catalyst is not a reactant. However, the reuse cannot be done indefinitely then, depending on the severity of the reaction conditions, it can be occur a small, but accumulative deactivation of the catalys.
What happens to the reaction rate when a catalyst is used in a chemical reaction?
With a catalyst the reaction rate is higher.
What are the characteristic of catalyst?
Only small quantity is need for a reaction They are specific. One catalyst is need for specific reaction only Physical properties may change during a reaction but no it does not take part in the reaction.
What are the effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction?
A properly chosen, specific catalyst is able to speed up the rate of a particular chemical reaction
What is the effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction?
To Cause a Chemical reaction. A properly chosen, specific catalyst is able to speed up the rate of a particular chemical reaction.
What protein acts as a catalyst in mediating and speeding a specific chemical reaction?
Enzyme - Logan
What are three properties of catalysts?
In a general sense, a catalyst is able to lower the activation energy required for a reaction and lower the time required to reach the transition state of the reactants. The catalyst is also not consumed during the reaction, so it can be used repeatedly.
Function of catalyst and inhibitor in reaction kinetic?
A catalyst provides a reaction pathway with a lower activation energy and so directs the reaction one specific way or accelerates the reaction. An inhibitor blocks a reaction path and so prevents a product or slows down the reaction.
Why a catalyst is not involved chemically in chemical reaction?
The catalyst is not a reactant; a catalyst only favors a chemical reaction, the reaction rate and yield.
What effect does catalyst on a reaction?
A catalyst speeds up the rate of a reaction.
An enzyme is a special kind of catalyst that works to do what?
speed up chemical reaction because of the lowered activation energy
Is a catalyst used up in a reaction?
Yes, a catalyst can be re-used, because It is NOT actually used in a chemical reaction. A catalyst will increase the rate of reaction by attracting reactants, but the catalyst is not a reactant. However, the reuse cannot be done indefinitely then, depending on the severity of the reaction conditions, it can be occur a small, but accumulative deactivation of the catalys.
What happens to the reaction rate when a catalyst is used in a chemical reaction?
With a catalyst the reaction rate is higher.
What is a substance that speeds up a reaction?
A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction.
