Define the following terms:
a. Catalysts
b. Endothermic
c. Exothermic
d. Inhibitors
e. Runaway reaction
a. Catalysts are substances used to facilitate the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction.
b. Endothermic is having to do with a chemical reaction that requires the addition or absorption of energy.
c. Exothermic is relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.
d. Inhibitors are substances used to slow or stop a chemical reaction.
e. A runaway reaction is an uncontrolled reaction that is accelerated by the heat generated from the reaction. As the reaction rate increases, additional heat is released; the release of heat causes the reaction rate to increase and release more heat.
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