Question

Which statement is true regarding a catalyst?

A). A catalyst increases the activation energy for a chemical reaction.
b). A catalyst decreases the difference in energy for a chemical reaction.
c). A catalyst allows the reactants to start at a higher energy level.
d). A catalyst lowers the activation energy for a chemical reaction.

Answer 1

d). A catalyst lowers the activation energy for a chemical reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the given choices, it is true that a catalyst lowers the activation energy for a chemical reaction.

The activation energy is the energy barrier that must be overcome before a chemical reaction can occur.

Some reactions have very high activation energy and would not occur without the introduction of a catalyst.

The catalyst brings the reactants into contact by removing the energy deficiency in the system.