Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 14 - Chemical Kinetics - Exercises - Page 623: 14.76a

Answer

Therefore, these catalysts are finely divided to increase the surface area and hence the efficiency of the catalyst.

Work Step by Step

Heterogeneous catalysts are found in a different state from the reactants. It is important that the catalyst come into contact with as much of the reactants as possible.
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