5. A specific catalyst was not provided for this reaction, but catalysts are useful for increasing the rate of many slow reactions. In your own words, give a detailed explanation of how catalysts can increase the rate of a reaction or process.

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5.	A specific catalyst was not provided for this reaction, but catalysts are useful for increasing the rate of many slow reactions.  In your own words, give a detailed explanation of how catalysts can increase the rate of a reaction or process.

hayhayz · Answer

@sweetburger

sweetburger · Answer

Catalyst have the ability to provide an alternate pathway/pathways for reactants to take that is lower in energy.

greatlife44 · Answer

Lowers the activation energy of the forward and reverse reactions so that the equilibrium isn't changed

hayhayz · Answer

Thanks guys