What are some key IUPAC terms related to Catalysis?
IUPAC has defined several essential terms in catalysis, including:
Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Catalysis where the catalyst is in a different phase than the reactants. Homogeneous Catalysis: Catalysis where the catalyst and reactants are in the same phase. Turnover Frequency (TOF): The number of catalytic cycles that occur per unit time per active site. Turnover Number (TON): The total number of catalytic cycles a single active site can perform before becoming inactive.
