Can a catalyst react with a reactant? Why or why not?
A)No. A catalyst doesn't react with anything.
B)No. A catalyst is really not part of the reaction.
C)Yes. A catalyst's job is to provide more product than could be produced in a uncatalyzed reaction.
D)Yes. A catalyst reacts with a reactant to form an intermediate.

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A catalyst can react with a reactant to form an intermediate, which then breaks down to regenerate the catalyst and produce the final product. This process lowers the activation energy of the reaction.

Can a Catalyst React with a Reactant? Why or Why