Results for “Catalyst”
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Effect of a Catalyst on Equilibrium
A catalyst changes how quickly equilibrium is reached but never where that equilibrium lies.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryEnzyme
A biological catalyst, almost always a protein, that accelerates a specific biochemical reaction.
Chemical Kinetics & CatalysisEffective Collision
A collision that actually leads to reaction because it has both sufficient energy and correct orientation.
Biochemistry & Polymer ChemistryEnzyme Specificity
The ability of an enzyme to select one substrate, or one class of substrate, and catalyse one particular reaction.
Chemical EquilibriumEquilibrium Constant
The fixed ratio of product to reactant terms, each raised to its stoichiometric power, that characterises a reaction at a given temperature.
Chemical EquilibriumEquilibrium Yield
The proportion of reactant converted to product once equilibrium has been reached.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsEsterification
The acid-catalysed condensation of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol to form an ester and water.