When catalysts and reactants are in more than one phase it is________________?

Correct answer: B. Heterogeneous catalysis

  • A. Homogeneous catalysis
  • B. Heterogeneous catalysis
  • C. Catalysis
  • D. Ea

Explanation

When the catalyst and reactants are present in different physical phases, the process is heterogeneous catalysis. For example, a solid catalyst may catalyse a reaction between gases. Students may choose a by focusing on the word catalysis alone, but homogeneous catalysis requires the catalyst and reactants to be in the same phase.

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