Auto-Catalysis
One of the products functions as a catalyst in some processes. The reaction is slow in the beginning, but after the products are formed, the rate of reaction accelerates. Auto-catalysis is the term for this type of event.
Some examples of homogeneous catalysis are listed below.
- When nitric acid is poured on copper, the reaction is slow at first, but it quickly accelerates due to the creation of nitrous acid, which works as an auto-catalyst during the process.
Catalysis – Definition, Mechanism, Types, Characteristics
Catalysis in Chemistry is defined as the process in which the rate of the reaction is influenced by the presence of some specific substance. These specific substances are called Catalysts. The catalyst is never consumed during the chemical reaction.
A catalyst changes the activation energy of the reaction, i.e. the energy required for occurring the reaction. and thus alters its rate. In general, a catalyst lowers the activation energy of the chemical reaction and this process is called the Catalysis.
Table of Content
- What is Catalysis in Chemistry?
- Mechanism of Catalysis
- Types of Catalysis
- Auto-Catalysis
- Acid-Base Catalysis
- Theories of Catalysis