What do you call a substance that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction?

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kimchiboy03
Dec 16, 2017

A catalyst

Explanation:

A catalyst provides an alternative route for the reaction which lowers the activation energy.

Thus, the rate of reaction increases.

Hope that makes sense!

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