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What is a catalyst and how does it affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
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Rate of reaction
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What is a catalyst and how does it affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without beingconsumed in the process. It achieves this by providingan alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.
Explanation
This question tests the understandingof the role of catalysts in chemical reactions, specifically their ability to affect reaction rates without beingused up. It assesses recall of definitions and the concept of activation energy.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Catalyst Function
Students often think that catalysts are consumed in the reaction.
Remember that catalysts speed up reactions without being used up, allowing them to be reused in multiple reactions.
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