Summary – Catalyst vs Reagent
A catalyst is a substance that can increase the reaction rate of a particular chemical reaction, while a reagent is a substance or mixture for use in chemical analysis or other reactions.
Do catalysts count as reagents?
A reagent /riˈeɪdʒənt/ is a substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction, or added to test if a reaction occurs. ... Similarly, catalysts are not consumed by the reaction, so they are not reactants.
What are examples of reagents?
Examples of named reagents include Grignard reagent, Tollens' reagent, Fehling's reagent, Millon's reagent, Collins reagent, and Fenton's reagent. But, not all reagents have the word “reagent” in their name. Solvents, enzymes, and catalysts are also examples of reagents.
