Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 5 - No. 16)
What is the purpose of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
To shift the equilibrium position to favor products.
To increase the yield of the reaction.
To speed up the rate of the reaction.
To decrease the activation energy.
Explanation
A catalyst increases the rate of a reaction by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy.
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