GLOSSARY
| Energy of activation
|
Minimum energy the molecule must possess to under go a chemical reaction |
Acid
|
Proton donors are called acids |
Base
|
Substance that accepts a proton |
Denaturation
|
Chemical properties are changed due to change in the structure |
Adsorption |
Adhering to the surface |
Desorption |
Removal of the adsorbed substance from the surface |
Diffusion |
Penetrating into the surface |
Reactant |
Starting material of a reaction |