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increase the activation energy of the reaction decrease the activation energy of

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Question

increase the activation energy of the reaction

decrease the activation energy of the reaction

increase the equilibrium constant of the reaction

decrease the equilibrium constant of the reaction

increase the reaction rate without participating in the reaction

a.

increase the activation energy of the reaction

b.

decrease the activation energy of the reaction

c.

increase the equilibrium constant of the reaction

d.

decrease the equilibrium constant of the reaction

e.

increase the reaction rate without participating in the reaction

Explanation / Answer

b.decrease the activation energy of the reaction

The reduction of activation energy (Ea) increases the amount of reactant molecules that achieve a sufficient level of energy, such that they reach the activation energy and form the product.