Answer the following question using the reaction coordinate diagram shown below. 280 240+ 200 160+ 120+ 80 + 40 Time How would the addition of a catalyst affect the reaction? A. Catalysts have no effect on actions. B. The rate of reaction will increase because potential energy of the reactants is increased. C. The rate of reaction will decrease because the activation energy is lowered. D. The rate of reaction will increase because the activation energy is decreased. Heat content (H) kilojoules

Answer the following question using the reaction coordinate diagram shown below. 280 240+ 200 160+ 120+ 80 + 40 Time How would the addition of a catalyst affect the reaction? A. Catalysts have no effect on actions. B. The rate of reaction will increase because potential energy of the reactants is increased. C. The rate of reaction will decrease because the activation energy is lowered. D. The rate of reaction will increase because the activation energy is decreased. Heat content (H) kilojoules

Introductory Chemistry For Today

8th Edition

ISBN:9781285644561

Author:Seager

Publisher:Seager

Chapter8: Reaction Rates And Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.76E

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