Why is enhanced surface area important in heterogeneous catalysis?

A) Because it provides the maximum number of catalytic sites
B) Because it provides the minimum number of catalytic sites
C) Because it activates the catalytic sites
D) Because it deactivates the catalytic sites

Enhanced Surface Area

The increase in the surface area of a material, often to improve its reactivity, adsorption properties, or efficiency in catalytic processes.

Heterogeneous Catalysis

A process where the catalyst is in a different phase than the reactants, facilitating chemical reactions without being consumed.

Catalytic Sites

Specific regions on a catalyst where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.