Rates Of Reactions - Catalysts Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of catalysts, and what are they described as?
A
Homogenous — same state as reactants, same state.
Heterogenous — different state as reactants, different state.
2
Q
Describe catalysts at nat 5:
A
Catalysts speeds up a reaction and can be reused and remain unchanged.
3
Q
Describe catalysts at higher:
A
It allows a reaction to take place at a lower energy (activation energy.)