katalysoiminen
Katalysoiminen refers to the process of catalysis, which is the acceleration of a chemical reaction by a substance called a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. Catalysts work by providing an alternative reaction pathway that has a lower activation energy, meaning less energy is required for the reaction to occur.
In many chemical processes, catalysts are essential for achieving practical reaction rates and efficiencies. They are
The mechanism of catalysis can vary. Some catalysts work by temporarily bonding with reactants, forming intermediate
While catalysts speed up reactions, they do not change the equilibrium position of a reversible reaction; they