When a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction it produces
- Mayya Alocci
- Nov 2
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Regents Chemistry Exam August 2025 Question 21
22 When a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction it produces
(1) a greater heat of reaction
(2) a greater activation energy for the reactants
(3) an alternate reaction pathway
(4) an alternate potential energy for the products
Solution:
A catalyst speeds up the reaction by lowering its activation energy and providing an alternate reaction pathway. Choice 3 is the correct answer.
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