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Chemistry

Activation Energy

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Adding a catalyst can lower the activation energy, making reactions occur much faster without changing the overall energy change.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some reactions happen instantly while others take years? It all starts with a hidden energy barrier called activation energy.