🔬 Everyday Science

What is a catalyst?

A A substance consumed in a reaction
B A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed
C A product of a chemical reaction
D A type of solvent

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A catalyst lowers activation energy, speeding up reactions without being permanently changed.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a catalyst?" is Option B: A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed.

The other options — A) A substance consumed in a reaction, C) A product of a chemical reaction, D) A type of solvent — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: A catalyst lowers activation energy, speeding up reactions without being permanently changed.

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