Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Rate Of Reaction (Section 4 - No. 24)

What is the effect of adding a catalyst on the activation energy of a reaction?
It increases the activation energy.
It has no effect on activation energy.
It decreases the activation energy.
It converts the activation energy into kinetic energy.

Explanation

A catalyst lowers the activation energy, making it easier for the reaction to proceed.

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