Eley−Rideal Surface Chemistry: Direct Reactivity of Gas Phase Atomic Hydrogen with Adsorbed Species

Selected examples of Eley-Rideal surface chemistry are presented in order to review this field. Reactions on Ru(100) only are considered. The specific examples employed are: (i) hydrogenation of oxygen atoms, (ii) hydrogenation of CO, (iii) formation of dihydrogen, and (iv) hydrogenation of formate. 80 refs., 8 figs.