How Does Adsorbate Nature Affect Catalytic Activity?
The nature of the adsorbate affects various aspects of catalytic activity:
- Activation Energy: Chemisorbed molecules can lower the activation energy of the reaction by forming activated complexes with the catalyst. - Reaction Pathway: The adsorbate can influence the reaction pathway by stabilizing intermediates or transition states. - Selectivity: Specific adsorbate-catalyst interactions can lead to selective formation of desired products.
