what is catalyst
why reactivity series is imp
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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, but is not consumed by the reaction; hence a catalyst can be recovered chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction it has been used to speed up, or catalyze.
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In general, chemical reactions occur faster in the presence of a catalyst because the catalyst provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy than the non-catalyzed mechanism.
The reactions of metals with oxygen,water, acids and other metal compounds can be used to produce a 'Metal Reactivity Series' from the least to the most reactive. The relative reactivity is important when considering the uses of metals, especially when they are exposed to conditions where they may corrode.
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