Question

Does a catalyst work by changing the molecular structure of the reactants and the products?

Answer 1

A catalyst works by reducing the activation energy of the reactants.

http://www.funqa.com/chemistry/1722-1-Chemistry.html

Answer 2

So the statement would be false?

Answer 3

yess it will :) otherwise product cant form if it wont change the reactant or product :)

Answer 4

I think its false.

Answer 5

It will only increase(or decrease) rate of a reaction. has no relation with reactants or products

Answer 6

For Solving this Question, I would like to ask you that, do you have the detailed conception of : Catalyst

Answer 7

LOL what is this you are asking the same thing everywhere lol :)

Answer 8

catalysts do alter the molecular structure of reactants, but not of the products

Answer 9

LOL it can alter the product too that's why side products will be formed in the reaction :)

Answer 10

sure it can alter the outcome of the product but not it's structure