What Theories Explain Surface Reaction Mechanisms?
Several theories explain surface reaction mechanisms: - Langmuir-Hinshelwood Mechanism: Both reactants adsorb on the surface and then react. - Eley-Rideal Mechanism: One reactant adsorbs on the surface, and the other reacts directly from the gas phase. - Mars-van Krevelen Mechanism: A lattice oxygen from the catalyst participates in the reaction, typically seen in oxidation processes.