Which of the Following Statements About a Catalyst Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a catalyst is true?

• A)A catalyst accelerates a reaction by changing the amount of reactant and product at equilibrium.
• B)A catalyst accelerates a reaction by lowering the energy of activation.
• C)A catalyst accelerates a reaction by raising the energy of activation.
• D)A catalyst accelerates a reaction by lowering the equilibrium constant.

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