Net Catalyst Concentration

Definition

Net catalyst concentration refers to the amount of catalyst present at both beginning and end of a catalyzed reaction. It remains unchanged as catalysts are not consumed in reactions but help speed up reactions.

Related terms

Catalyst:

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed itself.

Enzyme:

A biological catalyst that accelerates biochemical reactions within living organisms while remaining unchanged itself.

Homogeneous Catalysis: A type of catalysis where both reactants and catalyst exist in same phase (solid, liquid or gas).