Question
Question: The role of a catalyst is to change \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_....
The role of a catalyst is to change ____________.
A
Gibbs energy of reaction
B
Enthalpy of reaction
C
Activation energy of reaction
D
Equilibrium constant
Answer
Activation energy of reaction
Explanation
Solution
Catalyst provides an alternate pathway or reaction mechanism by reducing the activation energy between reactants and products and hence, lowering the potential energy barrier.