What effect does a catalyst have on a reaction?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the role of a catalyst in chemical reactions, specifically how it influences the reaction rate and mechanisms without being consumed in the process.
Answer
A catalyst speeds up a reaction by lowering activation energy.
A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction by providing an alternative route with a lower activation energy, without being consumed.
Answer for screen readers
A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction by providing an alternative route with a lower activation energy, without being consumed.
More Information
Catalysts are crucial in chemical industries to increase reaction efficiency and reduce energy costs.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking the catalyst is consumed in the reaction; it is not.
Sources
- The Effect of a Catalyst on Rate of Reaction - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- How does a catalyst increase the rate of a reaction? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Effect of catalysts - Chemistry 302 - ch302.cm.utexas.edu
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