Chemistry

Poole

22 October, 08:23

A catalyst

1. has no effect on the specific rate constant

for the reaction that it catalyzes.

2. changes the value for the heat of reaction.

3. alters the reaction mechanism.

4. is always a solid.

5. increases the reaction rate but does not

alter the activation energy of the reaction.

6. must be continually replenished as it is

used up.

7. must be present for any reaction to proceed.