Catalyzed by Chlorine
Definition
When a reaction is catalyzed by chlorine, it means that chlorine speeds up the reaction without being consumed in the process. In particular, chlorine can catalyze the decomposition of ozone into oxygen.
Related terms
Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
Reaction Rate: The speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.
Ozone Depletion: The process where certain substances (like CFCs) release chlorine or bromine which then catalyzes reactions that destroy ozone molecules in Earth's stratosphere.
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AP Chemistry - 7.5 Magnitude of the Equilibrium Constant
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