Which term refers to a substance that can decrease the activation energy of a reaction?

Exothermic

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Endothermic

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Catalyst

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Solution

The correct option is D Catalyst
A catalyst is a substance that can decrease the activation energy of a reaction by providing an alternative pathway for completion of the reaction which leads to increase in the rate of the reaction.

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