Chemistry · Rate of a chemical reaction, factors affecting the rate of reactions: concentration, temperature, pressure and catalyst

Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of a catalyst? This question

Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of a catalyst? This question has multiple correct options

  • A. It changes equilibrium point.
  • B. It alter the rate of reaction.
  • C. it initiates the reaction.
  • D. It increases the average kinetic energy of molecules.

Step-by-step solution

A catalyst increases the rate of a reaction by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy. It does not change the equilibrium point, initiate the reaction, or increase the average kinetic energy of molecules. Therefore, only option B is correct.
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