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A catalyst is a chemical:

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A catalyst is a chemical that is present during a chemical reaction, but does not actually participate in the reaction as a reactant or a product. It does, however, lower the activation energy of the reaction, making the reaction easier to accomplish. Therefore, it speeds up a reaction without actually taking part.
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is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, but is not consumed by the reaction
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