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If a catalyst slows down the rate of a chemical reaction, it is called a negative catalyst.


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  • In chemistry, a catalyst is any substance that changes the speed of a reaction without being consumed.
  • A negative catalyst is a substance that slows the rate of a chemical reaction.
  • For example; Phosphoric acid works as a negative catalyst, reducing the rate of Hydrogen peroxide decomposition.
  • Hence, If a catalyst slows down the rate of a chemical reaction, it is called a negative catalyst is a true statement.

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