In which order do the following steps typically occur for reactions facilitated by heterogeneous catalysts:
I. Desorption of material
II. Adsorption on materials on catalyst surface
III. Reaction to form products
IV. Movement of bound species over catalyst surface

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The typical order for reactions facilitated by heterogeneous catalysts is: II. Adsorption of materials on the catalyst surface, IV. Movement of bound species over the catalyst surface (diffusion), III. Reaction to form products, and finally I. Desorption of material from the catalyst surface.

In Which Order Do the Following Steps Typically Occur for Reactions