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What effect does a catalyst have on a system in equilibrium?

The forward reaction slows down, and the reverse reaction speeds up.

The system is unaffected.

The forward reaction is favored.

The reverse reaction is favored.

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Answer:

The reverse reaction is favored.

Step-by-step explanation:

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A catalyst is when a chemical reaction occurs faster than normal.

The system is unaffected during a catalyst because both forward and reverse reactions are affected, meaning that quilibrium will occur faster nothing will change.


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