Which of the following is not an example of a catalyst: the sun speeds up photosynthesis a compound is added to a flask of peroxide and it decomposes faster. platinum is used in a catalytic converter enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the human body

Which of the following is not an example of a catalyst: the sun speeds up photosynthesis a compound is added to a flask of peroxide and it decomposes faster. platinum is used in a catalytic converter enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the human body

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Which of the following is not an example of a catalyst:
the sun speeds up photosynthesis
a compound is added to a flask of peroxide and it decomposes faster.
platinum is used in a catalytic converter
enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the human body

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