Consider the two‑step mechanism for the destruction of ozone. step 1: O3(g)+HO(g)⟶HO2(g)+O2(g) step 2: HO2(g)+O(g)⟶HO(g)+O2(g)   Identify the catalyst in the two-step mechanism: Is it O3, HO2, HO, O, or O2?   Identify the type of catalyst: homogeneous catalyst or heterogeneous catalyst?

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Consider the two‑step mechanism for the destruction of ozone.

step 1: O3(g)+HO(g)⟶HO2(g)+O2(g)
step 2: HO2(g)+O(g)⟶HO(g)+O2(g)
 
Identify the catalyst in the two-step mechanism:
Is it O3, HO2, HO, O, or O2?
 
Identify the type of catalyst:
homogeneous catalyst or heterogeneous catalyst? 

 

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