What Roles Do Molecular Species Play in Catalysis?
In a catalytic reaction, several molecular species play distinct roles:
1. Catalyst: The substance that accelerates the reaction without being consumed. 2. Reactants: The starting materials that undergo transformation. 3. Intermediates: Transient species formed during the reaction pathway. 4. Products: The final molecules produced from the reaction.
Each of these species interacts in a specific manner to facilitate the catalytic cycle.
