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Define catalyst.

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A catalyst is a substance that either increases or decreases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any chemical change.
\[\ce{N2 + 3H2 ⇌[Iron (Catalyst) 200 - 900][450°C] 2NH3 + Heat}\]
here iron act as a catalyst and increases the rate of chemical reaction.

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Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions - Exercise 2 [Page 86]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 6 Chemical Reactions
Exercise 2 | Q 3.3 | Page 86

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