Which process limits reaction rate when powdered catalyst particles agglomerate during exothermic reaction?

💡 Explanation

When powdered catalysts agglomerate, particle surface area decreases because smaller particles combine, limiting surface sites available for reactant molecule adsorption. Therefore reactant adsorption decreases rather than increasing thermal/mass transport or lowering activation, which address different reaction parameters.

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