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Chelsey_Schaum1H
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Catalyst

Postby Chelsey_Schaum1H » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:13 pm

Is the catalyst written in the rate of reaction equation?
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Catherine_L_1C
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Re: Catalyst

Postby Catherine_L_1C » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:08 pm

Even if isn't present in the overall reaction, if the catalyst is present in the rate limiting step, it should still be included in the rate of reaction equation. Remember though that catalysts don't change the reaction's equilibrium so they aren't included in calculations for the equilibrium constant.
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Re: Catalyst  [ENDORSED]

Postby Cassandra Mullen 1E » Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:05 pm

A catalyst is neither a reactant nor a product, so that's why it's not written in the overall chemical reaction.
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