Chemistry A-Level
catalyst regeneration
What catalyst regeneration means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of catalyst regeneration
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The chlorine radical is consumed and then regenerated, so it does not appear in the overall equation and a tiny amount keeps working.
Topics that use catalyst regeneration
- Ozone depletion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- atmospheric measurements
- catalytic cycle
- chlorine-free replacements
- homogeneous catalysis
- hydrofluorocarbons and alkanes
- no C–Cl bond
- overall equation
- protection from harmful radiation
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