One Effect of a Catalyst Being Added to a Reaction

question 34

Multiple Choice

One effect of a catalyst being added to a reaction mixture is

• A)to increase the equilibrium constant for the reaction.
• B)to slow down the rate of the reverse reaction.
• C)to raise the temperature of the mixture.
• D)to provide a new pathway for the reaction.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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