How Does Agitation Affect Different Types of Reactions?
The impact of agitation varies across different catalytic processes:
Homogeneous Catalysis: In these reactions, the catalyst is in the same phase as the reactants, and agitation primarily ensures uniform mixing and heat distribution. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Here, the catalyst is in a different phase than the reactants. Agitation is crucial to overcome mass transfer limitations and ensure reactants reach the catalyst surface efficiently. Enzymatic Catalysis: Agitation in biochemical reactions must be carefully controlled to avoid denaturing sensitive enzymes while ensuring adequate substrate-catalyst interaction.
