Imagine a Chemical Reaction During Which a Solution Turns from Red

question 10

Multiple Choice

Imagine a chemical reaction during which a solution turns from red to green very slowly. If a small piece of platinum is placed in the solution, the change occurs much more rapidly, yet the platinum remains unchanged. Which of the following best explains this experimental result?

• A)The platinum provided activation energy.
• B)The platinum is an enzyme.
• C)The platinum is a catalyst.
• D)The platinum is an oxidizing agent.

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