Which of the following describes the effect of a catalyst on a reaction?
A) It lowers the free energy of the products.
B) It makes the reactants less stable.
C) It changes the equilibrium constant.
D) It lowers the energy of activation.

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A catalyst lowers the energy of activation required for a reaction to occur, thus increasing the rate of the reaction. It does not change the equilibrium constant or the stability of the reactants/products.

Which of the Following Describes the Effect of a Catalyst