Rates of reaction Inorganic Catalysts |
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The animation above demonstrates the ability of the surface of inorganic catalysts, at relatively low temperatures, to break chemical bonds. This results from the presence of a high surface energy. The individual atoms quickly recombine to form ammonia. In the absence of a catalyst temperatures up around 3,000 oC are required to cause the reactant molecules to collide with enough force as to break chemical bonds. |