Catalytic site

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001730",
  "term": "Catalytic site",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specific location on the surface of a catalyst or within an enzyme where the chemical reaction takes place. This site possesses the unique geometric and electronic properties necessary to bind reactants, facilitate bond breaking and formation, and release products. The efficiency of a catalyst is directly related to the number and activity of its catalytic sites.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area",
    "area-related parameters"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 943 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-site/"
}