In an internal combustion engine, platinum speeds up the oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. platinum is needed for the reaction, but is not used up in the reaction. how does platinum increase the rate of the reaction? thinking either c or d a. it raises the temperature. b. it agitates the gases. c. it acts as a catalyst. d. it increases the pressure.

Asubstance is held in an open container. its particles move past one another at random speeds but do not leave the container. heat is removed from the system, and the particles slow down. when enough heat is removed, the particles no longer have enough speed to overcome the weak attractive forces between them. when this happens, the substance enters its solid state. the process described above is known as .