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Catalysts speed up a reaction because they offer an alternative path for the reaction to occur. They lower the activation energy required for the reactants to form products, thus at any given time, more atoms will have the required activation energy to form products.
This is based on the particle collision theory.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhat happens is, the catalyst actually absorbs the reactant particles into its surface and weakens the energy stored in their bonds. So now with a weaker bonds, the activation energy will drop. particles in the reactant side actually collides with each other with really high speed and upon impact they over the activation energy.
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∙ 15y agoA catalyst is something that makes a reaction go faster.
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∙ 7y agoThis depends on the chemical reaction involved.
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∙ 13y agoAn enzyme.
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Type of protein that is a catalyst?
apoenzyme
How do catalyst affect a chemical reaction?
Adding a catalyst will make the reaction happen faster because the catalyst makes the Activation Energy (the energy required for the reaction to take place) to lower. Meaning more molecules can acquire this lower number of energy. A chemical reaction that involves a catalyst is a special type. A catalyst, in a given chemical reaction, is something that is both an input *and* an output of the reaction equation. What that means, practically, is that a small amount of catalyst is enough to process any amount of the other inputs. (More catalyst means that a given amount will be processed faster.)
Use catalyst in a sentence?
A catalyst is a substance that causes or aids in any type of reaction. Here are some sentences.That enzyme words as a catalyst in your body.She was the catalyst that started the argument.A catalyst is needed to make this chemical reaction occur.
How is the term catalyst related to the term enzymes?
Both speed up chemical reactions, enzyme is a type of catalyst.
What are the catalysts that are found in the body?
Enzymes are a type of catalyst found in the body.
What type of reaction takes place in stars?
a nuclear recation is formed
What makes one car faster then another?
Well what makes a car faster is the type of motor it carrys plus the transmission Well what makes a car faster is the type of motor it carrys plus the transmission Well what makes a car faster is the type of motor it carrys plus the transmission Well what makes a car faster is the type of motor it carrys plus the transmission
What type of recation is rquired to bind two molecules of glycone together and release a molrcule of water?
This type of reaction is called a dehydration synthesis.
What type of catalyst lowers the energy of activation for a reaction?
That is the definition of a catalyst. A biological catalyst is known as enzymes.
What makes a boat go faster?
what makes a boat go faster is using type of material that is light and that can go fasta nd not sink. and you can use a straw.
What type of soil makes plants grow faster?
The type of soil that makes plants grow faster is known as loam soil. Sandy and clay soil lack the capability of supporting proper growth of plants.
Does caffeine make you type faster?
Caffiene is a stimulant which keeps the brain awake, it also makes you type slightly faster because you are processing things quicker.
Is enzyme when a chemicals reaction speeds up?
No, that is a catalyst. An enzyme is a type of catalyst, though.
What type of elements include metals metalloids and nonmetals CATAlyst or representative or transition?
catalyst
Which type of bat will make the ball go farther a mayham rocketec or a catalyst?
Catalyst the composite -1 is the best of our time. The mayham rocketec has a good distance and power but the catalyst is more durable and hits harder.
Which type of protein are enzymes?
Catalyst
A catalyst is which type of a macromolecule?
A Protein.
