Chemical Reactions Quick Check

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How do catalysts affect a chemical reaction?(1 point)
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provide activation energy
provide activation energy

increase activation energy
increase activation energy

lose activation energy
lose activation energy

lower activation energy
lower activation energy
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Answer 1

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lower activation energy

Catalysts speed up chemical reactions by providing an alternative pathway that has a lower activation energy, making it easier for the reactants to convert into products.