Question

. (a) What is a catalyst?


(b) Name the four types of chemical reactions. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Catalysis is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by adding a substance known as a catalyst. Catalysts are not consumed in the catalyzed reaction but can act repeatedly. Often only very small amounts of catalyst are required.

Explanation:

Representation of four basic chemical reactions types: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement and double replacement.