A catalytic mechanism refers to the specific sequence of steps and interactions by which a catalyst facilitates and accelerates a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for the design of efficient catalysts and optimization of industrial chemical processes.

Catalytic Mechanism

catalytic mechanism

specific sequence of steps

interactions by which a catalyst facilitates

accelerates a chemical reaction

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process, allowing reactions to proceed more efficiently and often under milder conditions. Catalysts are crucial in both industrial applications and biological systems, where they facilitate essential reactions that would otherwise occur too slowly to sustain life.

catalyst

A chemical reaction is a process where substances, known as reactants, are transformed into different substances, called products, through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds. This transformation involves changes in energy and is governed by the principles of conservation of mass and energy.

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