What is the expected outcome of adding a catalyst to a chemical reaction?

A.
The reaction will speed up.

B.
Chemical equilibrium will not be reached.

C.
The reaction will slow down.

D.
No change will occur.

Question

What is the expected outcome of adding a catalyst to a chemical reaction?	
 
 A.
The reaction will speed up.
 
 B.
Chemical equilibrium will not be reached.
 
 C.
The reaction will slow down.
 
 D.
No change will occur.

anonymous · Answer

I think this may be a chemistry question, but I think it is A because catalysts always increase reaction rates.