Catalysis and Catalysts

Catalysts remain unchanged and are not consumed by the reaction.

Catalysis is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by adding a substance known as a catalyst.

Mixing, surface area, and temperature are important factors in reaction rate.

<p>Catalysis can be classified as either homogeneous or heterogeneous, depending on whether the components are dispersed in the same phase or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enzymes and other biocatalysts are often considered as a third category in catalysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers