Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 2 - No. 13)
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
A catalyst is consumed in the reaction.
A catalyst provides an alternative reaction pathway.
A catalyst increases the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions.
A catalyst alters the position of equilibrium.
Explanation
A catalyst lowers the activation energy by providing an alternate pathway, increasing the rate of both reactions, but it doesn't alter the equilibrium position.
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