Question

What effect does the addition of a catalyst have on a chemical reaction at equilibrium?
A.
It increases the rate of the forward reaction, only.
B.
It increases the rate of the reverse reaction, only.
C.
It increases the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions.
D.
It decreases the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

In the presence of a catalyst, both the forward and reverse reaction rates will speed up equally. :)