Asked by Chelsea Solis on May 07, 2024
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How does the presence of a catalyst affect an equilibrium system?
A) It lowers the activation energy of the forward reaction.
B) It lowers the activation energy for both reactions.
C) It lowers the activation energy of the reverse reaction.
D) It has no effect.
Catalyst
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
Equilibrium System
A system in which dynamic processes occur at equal rates in opposite directions, establishing a stable condition that does not change over time.
- Understand how catalysts affect equilibrium reactions and the speed at which equilibrium is achieved.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Catalysts lower the activation energy for both the forward and reverse reactions, speeding up the rate at which equilibrium is reached without altering the position of the equilibrium.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how catalysts affect equilibrium reactions and the speed at which equilibrium is achieved.