Which statement describes a heterogeneous catalyst?
it is in a different phase than the reactants.
it is in the same phase as the reactants.
it increases the activation energy of a reaction.
it lowers the reaction rate.

What rule is used to determine how many covalent bonds an element can form? a. the number of covalent bonds is equal to six c the number of covalent bonds is equal to five minus the group number plus the group number b. the number of covalent bonds is equal to eight d. none of the above minus the group number select the best answer from the choices provided