Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 14 - Chemical Kinetics - Exercises - Page 623: 14.75a

Answer

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction.

Work Step by Step

It is important to note that the catalyst itself is not consumed or changed in the ensuing chemical reaction.
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