key term - Catalysis

Definition

Catalysis is the process by which catalysts speed up chemical reactions without being consumed or altered themselves.

Related terms

Catalyst:

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by reducing energy barriers but remains unchanged itself after the reaction.

Reaction Rate:

The speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for reactants to form products in a chemical reaction.