2007-02-25 10:53:56 · 4 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
A catalyst provides a surface for the reaction to occur, or it provides an intermediate formation of atoms which can then reform into the product.
2007-02-25 10:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Catalyst accelerates or slows down a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
2007-02-25 18:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Nimish A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of a catalyst is to speed up a reaction (typically a chemical reaction), without being used up itself, i.e., it assists in performing the reaction, but once the reaction is complete, it can perform another chemical reaction with new molecules of the reagent. A catalyst decreases the activation energy required to perform a chemical reaction.
2007-02-25 18:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by mrcart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To acelerate the process
2007-02-25 18:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Orlando B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋