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What happens when a catalyst is used in a chemical reaction

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The reaction rate increases.

Why Well a catalyst usually lower the activation barrier in an energy diagram. The lower and smaller that gap means the reaction is taking place rapidly compared to when that activation barrier gap is higher.

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