How does a catalyst work

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An enzyme works as a catalyst because it has all those sites where the molecule can bind to. So it reduces the amount of energy needed. But how does a metal or other molecule have these sites, when its like a ball?

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A catalyst isn’t a particular thing, it’s a role a thing plays. Any chemical that promotes some other reaction is a catalyst. It’s hard to give a solid definition of how a broad class of things work.

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