Write the notes : Catalyst - Vidyadip

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Write the notes : Catalyst

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The substance in whose presence the rate of a chemical reaction changes, without causing any chemical change to it is called a catalyst. e.g. Potassium chlorate $(KCIO_3)$ decomposes rapidly in presence of manganese dioxide $(MnO_2)$ to liberate $O_2$, gas, where manganese dioxide acts as a catalyst.

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