What is a catalyst?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A substance that speeds up a reaction and is not used up
- Step 1: Catalysts lower the activation energy. Step 2. They are unchanged at the end. Answer: A substance that speeds up a reaction and is not used up. Why not the others: A catalyst does not change the products.
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