Catalysts are like the quiet helpers in a team that's reaching balance. Here’s how they work:

• Speed Up Reactions: Catalysts help reactions happen faster without getting used up themselves.

• No Change in Balance: They don’t change how much of the starting materials or products are present when everything is balanced; they just help you get to that balance quicker.

• Energy Relief: Catalysts reduce the energy needed for reactions, making it simpler for them to happen.

In short, catalysts make things easier in the lab!