Chapter 14, Problem 14.50QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The characteristics of a catalyst have to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Catalyst: A substance or a compound which promotes the rate of a chemical reaction is said to be catalyst.  Catalysts are classified into two types.  They are homogeneous catalysts and heterogeneous catalysts.

Homogeneous catalyst: In a catalytic reaction the phase of the reactant and catalyst must be in same phase.

Heterogeneous catalysts: In a catalytic reaction the phase of the reactant and catalyst were in different phases.