medium · MCAT chem-phys
A substance is added to a reaction and is found to increase the rate without being consumed. It is later determined that the substance binds to the reactants and lowers the energy of the transition state. This substance is most specifically a:
- Intermediate
- Reducing agent
- Activated complex
- Catalyst
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