Consider the following reaction at equilibrium. What effect will adding a catalyst have on the system? 2KClO₃(s) ⇌ 2KCl(s) + 3O₂(g)

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Adding a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium or the equilibrium constant. It only speeds up the rate of both the forward and the reverse reactions equally, allowing the system to reach equilibrium faster but not affecting the equilibrium state itself.

Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium