Explain the difference between a catalyst and an inhibitor.
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An inhibitor, on the other hand, is a substance that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction by increasing the activation energy required for the reaction to occur or by interfering with the reactants' ability to interact. In summary, the main difference Show more…
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