Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Effect of a Catalyst

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction? Select all that apply.

• A) It increases the rate of the forward reaction.
• B) Catalysts decrease the rate of the back reaction.
• C) Catalysts lower the activation energy of a reaction.
• D) Catalysts decrease the time required for equilibrium to be established.
• E) Catalysts never allow equilibrium to be reached

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