Catalyst

Real World Example

Imagine you're running late for work and there's a massive traffic jam on your usual route. In this scenario, finding a shortcut through a side street that bypasses the congestion is similar to how a catalyst works in a chemical reaction. Just as the shortcut reduces the time and effort needed to reach your destination by avoiding obstacles, a catalyst lowers the activation energy required for a reaction, allowing it to proceed more quickly without being consumed in the process.