228k views
24 votes
6. What happens to the energy of the transition state when a catalyst is used?

A. The energy increases.
B. The energy decreases.
C. The energy does not change.
D. The energy varies during the catalyzed reaction.


please please help. Its my only try

User Will Munn
by
4.3k points

2 Answers

0 votes

Answer:

D I think the answer is D for this question

User Nat Kuhn
by
4.9k points
9 votes

Answer:

is the B

Step-by-step explanation:

The point of highest energy (point of the activated complex) represents the transition state. With a catalyst, the energy required for the reaction to enter the decay state, therefore, the energy required to start the reaction also decreases.

User Chris Herring
by
4.7k points