If we add poison (arsenic, CO) to negative catalyst ,what will happen to the speed to reaction? Will it increase, decrease or remain normal?
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A negative catalyst, also known as an inhibitor, is a substance that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction from occurring. It does this by increasing the activation energy required for the reaction to take place. Now, if we add poison such as arsenic or CO Show more…
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