Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Rate Of Reaction (Section 2 - No. 39)
What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
To provide more reactants.
To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.
To increase the temperature.
To change the stoichiometry of the reaction.
Explanation
A catalyst provides an alternative reaction pathway and lower activation energy, speeding up reactions.
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