Which mechanism accelerates reaction rate when using a solid heterogeneous catalyst in a continuous reactor?

💡 Explanation

When using a solid heterogeneous catalyst, surface adsorption reduces the activation energy because the reactants are brought closer together in a favorable orientation at specific active sites. Therefore surface adsorption facilitates the reaction, rather than diffusion limitations or homogenous intermediates which would hinder it.

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