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Which of the following is a substance that lowers the activation energy?A. an ion B. a reactant C. a catalyst D. a substrate
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An ion is a charged particle or element. A reactant is a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by reducing the activation energy. A substrate is a substance on Show more…
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