Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A substance which speeds up a chemical reaction without itself getting affected is known as a

  1. catalyst

  2. counter ion

  3. nucleus

  4. cation
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Explanation

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. It works by providing an alternative reaction pathway with lower activation energy, but remains unchanged after the reaction completes.

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