Question detail
Which of the following best describes a catalyst's effect on a reaction pathway?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. It creates a new product
- B. It increases the energy of the products
- C. It provides an alternative pathway with lower activation energy
- D. It slows down the reaction
Answer
It provides an alternative pathway with lower activation energy
Explanation
The correct answer is It provides an alternative pathway with lower activation energy. This answer directly addresses the question: Which of the following best describes a catalyst's effect on a reaction pathway? 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
Misunderstanding Catalyst Function
Students often think that catalysts are consumed in the reaction and do not understand that they remain unchanged.
Remember that a catalyst is not used up in a reaction; it changes the rate of the reaction by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy.
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