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A catalyst facilitates a reaction by a. making the reaction more exothermic. b. lowering the activation energy of the reaction. c. decreasing the temperature at which the reaction will proceed spontaneously. d. increasing the activation energy for the reverse reaction. e. shifting the position of the equilibrium of the reaction.

          A catalyst facilitates a reaction by

a. making the reaction more exothermic.
b. lowering the activation energy of the reaction.
c. decreasing the temperature at which the reaction will proceed spontaneously.
d. increasing the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
e. shifting the position of the equilibrium of the reaction.

A catalyst facilitates a reaction by

a. making the reaction more exothermic.
b. lowering the activation energy of the reaction.
c. decreasing the temperature at which the reaction will proceed spontaneously.
d. increasing the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
e. shifting the position of the equilibrium of the reaction.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Penny Riley

03/15/2022

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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. It achieves this by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. Show more…

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A catalyst facilitates a reaction by a. making the reaction more exothermic. b. lowering the activation energy of the reaction. c. decreasing the temperature at which the reaction will proceed spontaneously. d. increasing the activation energy for the reverse reaction. e. shifting the position of the equilibrium of the reaction.