A catalyst will usually make a reaction proceed much faster. How do catalysts work? I. Puts reactants close together
II) Reduces activation energy
III) Increases the temperature

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A catalyst can work through two primary methods - putting reactants close together so a reaction is more likely to occur, and reducing the activation energy. Catalysts do not increase the temperature.

A Catalyst Will Usually Make a Reaction Proceed Much Faster