Catalytic Reaction

A catalytic reaction is a chemical reaction in which the rate of the reaction is increased by the presence of a catalyst.

Define catalyst?

A catalyst is a  substance that participates in the reaction but is not consumed in the process.

How Catalysts work?

• Catalyst work by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, thereby speeding up the reaction without being consumed or permanently altered themselves.
• The catalyst provides an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy, which makes the reaction more likely to occur.

Application of catalytic reaction:

Catalytic reactions are broadely used in industry to enhance  the efficiency of chemical processes and minimize the energy consumption.  For Examples

• Catalytic reactions include the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by catalase
• and the conversion of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen and oxygen by a catalytic converter in a car’s exhaust system is a catalytic reaction.

Types Of Catalytic Reaction

There are several types of catalytic reactions, including:

1. Homogeneous catalysis
2. Heterogeneous catalysis
3. Enzymatic catalysis
4. Acid-base catalysis
5. Photochemical catalysis