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How do catalysts make a reaction faster? What are some examples?
Can you explain to me how catalysts make a reaction faster? What are some examples of catalysts?
Sure! Catalysts work by lowering the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur. It speeds up a reaction by providing an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy. Some examples of catalysts are enzymes, transition metals (such as nickel, palladium, and platinum), and acids or bases.