Question detail
Which of the following statements about catalysts is true?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. They can only be used once
- B. They increase the rate of reaction by changingthe equilibrium position
- C. They provide an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy
- D. They are always metals
Answer
They provide an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy
Explanation
The correct answer is They provide an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy. This answer directly addresses the question: Which of the following statements about catalysts is true? It matches the approved Chemistry 8462 learning objective and the linked subtopic. The other options are incorrect because they either change the rate, catalyst, reversible reaction, equilibrium, or graph context, or they do not answer the exact point being tested.
Common mistake
Ignoring Catalyst Role
Students often forget that catalysts are not consumed in the reaction and can be reused.
Remember that catalysts facilitate reactions without being used up, allowing them to be reused multiple times.
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