June 2017 NY Regents Chemistry Exam
24 What occurs when a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction?
(1) an alternate reaction pathway with a lower activation energy
(2) an alternate reaction pathway with a higher activation energy
(3) the same reaction pathway with a lower activation energy
(4) the same reaction pathway with a higher activation energy
Solution: A catalyst speeds up the reaction by providing a different pathway to lower the activation energy.
Answer: 1
Prepare for the Chemistry Regents Exam: HERE
Contact us for Regents Chemistry Tutoring: HERE