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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Surface Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following does it increase the rate of catalyst?

Options:

Decreasing Ea

Increasing Ea

Increasing pressure

Increasing entropy

Correct Answer:

Decreasing Ea

Explanation:

A catalyst lowers the activation energy and so more particles can attain activation energy, thus a faster rate of reaction. Only a small amount of catalyst is required. Increasing the amount of catalyst used will not increase the rates of reaction beyond a certain point.