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What does a catalyst do in a reaction?

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Alters the rate of the reaction

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B

Provides a surface for gases to react

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Increases the proportion of products in the equilibrium mixture

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Remains unaltered chemically

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The correct options are
A
Alters the rate of the reaction

B
Provides a surface for gases to react

D
Remains unaltered chemically

A catalyst increases or decreases the rate of a reaction, but it cannot change the proportion of the equilibrium mixture as that depends on other factors.

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