Can I please have an everyday example of how a catalyst works in a reaction? You will get a medal if your quick to respond.

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anonymous · Answer

@mathmate Please help me. I really need to get this done but I still don't understand how a catalyst works and it's got me stuck.

rushwr · Answer

A catalyst is a substance that will change the rate of a reaction.
A catalyst is often used to make a reaction go faster.

The catalyst does not take part in the reaction as a reactant.
It is not changed by the reaction or used up during the reaction.
It is still there in the same form when the reaction is complete.

anonymous · Answer

OH MY GOSH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

rushwr · Answer

anytym do u get it ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes. I do a little better now.

mathmate · Answer

Also, a catalyst does not change the equilibrium position of the reaction, only the rate.