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:
- Homogeneous catalysis
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Enzymatic catalysis
- Acid-base catalysis
- Photochemical catalysis