Catalyst

[AllanaMartinez2F]

Achieve asks us to determine how a catalyst can change rates of reactions and such. How does this affect the mechanism though?

[Kamara Lindsey]

Introducing a catalyst alters the reaction pathway by forming intermediate complexes with reactants, reducing activation energy. This change doesn't affect the reaction's stoichiometry but modifies the mechanism by forming new intermediates, altering transition states, and potentially changing rate-determining steps. Overall, catalysts facilitate reactions by providing alternative, lower-energy pathways without changing the final products.

[Jolene Robles 2H]

A catalyst speeds up a reaction so a catalyst affects the mechanism because since it speeds up the reaction, activation energy is lowering. This happens when the catalyst is interacting with reactants.

[806018033]

Just to clarify catalysts are consumed then produced and intermediates and produced then consumed?

[806018033]

Just to clarify catalysts are consumed then produced and intermediates and produced then consumed?