Question
How does a catalyst work?
A.
It shifts the reaction toward the products.
B.
It changes the pressure of the products.
C.
It increases the temperature of the reactants.
D.
It increases the temperature of the products.
E.
It decreases the activation energy hurdle.
A.
It shifts the reaction toward the products.
B.
It changes the pressure of the products.
C.
It increases the temperature of the reactants.
D.
It increases the temperature of the products.
E.
It decreases the activation energy hurdle.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
E. It decreases the activation energy hurdle.
A catalyst works by providing an alternative pathway for a chemical reaction that has a lower activation energy compared to the uncatalyzed reaction. This means that the reaction can proceed more easily and at a faster rate without being consumed in the process.
A catalyst works by providing an alternative pathway for a chemical reaction that has a lower activation energy compared to the uncatalyzed reaction. This means that the reaction can proceed more easily and at a faster rate without being consumed in the process.