A Factor That Decreases the Activation Energy for a Reaction

question 36

Multiple Choice

A factor that decreases the activation energy for a reaction:
I. decreases the rate constant
II. increases the rate constant
III. has no effect on the rate constant
IV. makes the product yield increase
V. might be a catalyst

• A) I and IV
• B) II and IV
• C) I, IV, and V
• D) IV and III
• E) II and V

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