Which statement best describes how a catalyst can speed up a chemical reaction? A. The catalyst makes lower energy pathways available. B. The catalyst increases the concentration of products. C. The catalyst binds to enzymes to release substrates. D. The catalyst increases the concentration of reactants.

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Chemistry

Jose White

18 February, 09:56

Which statement best describes how a catalyst can speed up a chemical reaction? A. The catalyst makes lower energy pathways available. B. The catalyst increases the concentration of products. C. The catalyst binds to enzymes to release substrates. D. The catalyst increases the concentration of reactants.

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Catherine Guzman · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed is option A. A catalyst can speed up a chemical reaction by making lower energy pathways available. Catalysts increases the rate of reaction of a certain chemical reaction. It is not consumed in the process.

Kathleen · Answer 2

I believe the correct response is A.