help with a question im stumped on?

[anabolic_chem]

Something that isn't consumed by the reaction is dissolved at the same time as something that is consumed by the reaction in a solvent, so that they are in the same phase...what is this reaction an example of?

 

What is the most pervasive particle that is involved in an example of this type of reaction that isn't consumed by the reaction?

Edited November 18, 2010 by anabolic_chem

[mississippichem]

Got anymore details? I don't really understand the question.

 

Could you be talking about a spectator ion?

Edited November 18, 2010 by mississippichem

[Mr Skeptic]

You could be talking about catalysts or spectator ions, or perhaps something else I didn't think of.

[skyhook]

A google search with catalyst + phase gets Phase-transfer catalyst ? so phase means solvent in chemistry ? <br>

Edited November 19, 2010 by skyhook