What does a catalyst do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Lowers the activation energy
- Step 1: A catalyst provides a path with lower activation energy.
- Step 2: It is not consumed.
Answer
Lowers the activation energy.
Why not the others: It does not raise the activation energy, change the equilibrium constant or get used up.
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