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Explain what a catalyst is and give an example of a transition as one.

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Catalyst, in chemistry, any substance that increases the rate of a reaction without itself being consumed.

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Catalyst.

process catalyst

ammonia synthesis iron

sulfuric acid manufacture nitrogen(II) oxide, platinum

cracking of petroleum zeolites

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