what is catalyst

 

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Topic
Level
Highschool
Grade
7

Answer

        A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any
        permanent chemical change is called a catalyst.
"       eg. "chlorine acts as a catalyst promoting the breakdown of ozone"
  •     A person or thing that precipitates an event.
        "The prime minister's speech acted as a catalyst for debate

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