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It's a material used within a vehicle catalytic converter, which assists in the removal of pollutants from the exhaust gases.

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What element are catalytic converters in an automobile made of?

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Are substrate and catalyse the same thing?

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What is a substance that retains its original chemical composition while bringing about a change in a substrate?

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A substance that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction is called a catalyst.


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What fits with an enzyme to make a reaction occur?

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