CHEMISTRY GLOSSARY
autocatalysis
autokatalizaAutocatalysis is a reaction in which its product can act as a catalyst. Oxalate oxidation with permanganate in an acid solution is a slow reaction
2MnO4- + 5C2O42- + 16H+ →← 2Mn2+ + 10CO2(g) + 8H2O
Mn2+-ions catalyse this reaction. When enough Mn2+-ions are created, the reaction occurs instantly.
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