Catalysts

[carolineselliott2D]

Can the concentration of a catalyst impact the rate of zero-rate reactions?

[Joseph Dekel 1F]

No, the concentration of a catalyst does not impact the rate of zero-order reactions. In zero-order reactions, the rate is constant and does not depend on the concentration of the reactants. It is determined by factors such as the presence of a catalyst and temperature, but once the reaction is proceeding, changing the concentration of the catalyst will not affect the rate.

Hope this helps!

[sadie_remillard_1A]

Hi Caroline,
Catalysts do affect the rate of a reaction, but changing its concentration will not do anything to zero order reactions as their rate is independent of concentration changes in the reactants.