How Do Catalysts Work to Accelerate a Chemical Reaction

question 16

Multiple Choice

How do catalysts work to accelerate a chemical reaction?

• A) They raise the average energy of the reactants.
• B) They provide a means of acceleration by being completely consumed in the reaction.
• C) They lower the energy of activation.
• D) They lower the overall free energy change of the reaction.
• E) They raise the overall free energy change of the reaction.

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