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An inhibitor does what to a chemical reaction?

Stops the reaction
Slows it down
Speeds it up
Nothing

An inhibitor does what to a chemical reaction? Stops the reaction Slows it down Speeds-example-1

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Answer: B) Slows it down

The word "inhibit" means "slow down" or "get in the way". Think of a speedbump that slows down a car.

In contrast, a catalyst increases the chemical reaction rate.

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Speeds it up it’s the right anwsers
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