Homolytic dissociative adsorption

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005379",
  "term": "Homolytic dissociative adsorption",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of adsorption where a molecule breaks into two or more fragments upon binding to a surface, with the bonding electrons equally distributed between the fragments. This process leads to the formation of neutral radical species on the surface. It is frequently observed in catalytic reactions involving nonpolar bonds.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "adsorption",
    "adsorptive",
    "dissociative adsorption"
  ],
  "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 76 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homolytic-dissociative-adsorption/"
}