Question

Which statement best describes how a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction?

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Answer 2

A catalyst "provides an alternate reaction pathway with a lower activation energy". (2) is the correct answer.

Activation energy is the energy needed to conduct a chemical reaction. When a catalyst is put into the system, it makes the system require less activation energy, making the reaction go faster.

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