Dissociative surface reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003326",
  "term": "Dissociative surface reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction occurring on a surface where at least one reactant molecule undergoes bond cleavage upon adsorption or during the reaction pathway. This process leads to the formation of smaller fragments that are then involved in subsequent reaction steps. An example is the decomposition of ammonia on a catalyst surface.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 84 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dissociative-surface-reaction/"
}