When Considering the Effect of a Catalyst on a System

question 90

Multiple Choice

When considering the effect of a catalyst on a system to which Le Chatelier's Principle can be applied, which of the following is true?

• A) Addition of a catalyst has absolutely no effect on the reaction.
• B) Addition of a catalyst speeds up the forward reaction.
• C) Addition of a catalyst speeds up the reverse reaction.
• D) Addition of a catalyst speeds up both the forward and reverse reaction by the same amount.

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The amount of indirect costs allocated to goods and services based on a predetermined rate.