Why is 1g of cobalt oxide nanoparticles a better catalyst than 1g of cobalt oxide powder?

Answer;

It is because nano particles have a large surface area compared to the powder.

Explanation;

-The rate of a chemical reaction can be raised by increasing the surface area of a solid reactant. This is done by cutting the substance into small pieces, or by grinding it into a powder.

-If the surface area of a reactant is increased, it means more particles are exposed to the other reactant.

2h2o2--> 2h2o + o2

this reaction is of the spontaneous decomposition of hydrogen peroxide down into water and oxygen.

add 2 molecules of hydrogen peroxide and 2 molecules of water. since oxygen is naturally diatomic, the total number of atoms of each element is now the same on both sides of the equation so it is balanced.

this may not be entirely correct but let me know.