A. It increases the energy of the reactants
B. It decreases the energy of the products
C. It lowers the activation energy
D. It increases the enthalpy change of the reaction
Answer: It lowers the activation energy
How does the presence of a catalyst affect the energy profile of a reaction?
Additional Information: A catalyst lowers the activation energy of a reaction, allowing the reaction to proceed more quickly.
Subjects: Chemical Kinetics, Chemistry