Catalysts speed up chemical reactions. Which change is a likely direct effect of a catalyst?(1 point)Responsesincreasing chemical potential energyincreasing chemical potential energyincreasing activation energyincreasing activation energydecreasing activation energydecreasing activation energydecreasing chemical potential energydecreasing chemical potential energy

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The likely direct effect of a catalyst is decreasing activation energy. Catalysts work by providing an alternative pathway for the reaction with a lower activation energy, which allows the reaction to occur more quickly.