Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 6 - No. 11)
What will happen to the equilibrium if a catalyst is added to the reaction?
The equilibrium will shift towards the products.
The equilibrium will shift towards the reactants.
The equilibrium position will not change, but the rate of reaction will increase.
The equilibrium position will not change, but the rate of reaction will decrease.
Explanation
A catalyst speeds up both the forward and reverse reactions equally, so it doesn't affect the equilibrium position. It only affects the rate at which the equilibrium is reached.
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