The addition of a catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following quantities?

The addition of a catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following quantities?
A Internal energy
B Enthalpy
C Activation energy
D Entropy

Explanation

A catalyst lowers only the activation energy.

Detailed Solution


A catalyst provides an alternate path to the reaction which has lower activation energy.

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