15. Chemical Kinetics

How does a catalyst increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

What effect does an inhibitor have on a chemical reaction?

What overall effect does adding a catalyst have on a chemical reaction?

Which term best completes the sentence: A(n) _____ is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

Which of the following statements about catalysts is true?

How does a catalyst affect a chemical reaction?

Why does platinum metal make a good catalytic surface for reactant molecules?

Which nutrient acts as a chemical catalyst in body processes?

How do enzymes and catalysts speed up chemical reactions?

Enzymes act as catalysts to lower what aspect of a chemical reaction?

What is the primary benefit of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction between two substances?

Which of the following energy profile diagrams best illustrates the effect of a catalyst on the rate of a chemical reaction?

When compared with the normal reaction pathway, a catalyzed reaction pathway will always have:

Which process would speed up a reaction rate by decreasing the activation energy?

If a catalyst lowers the activation energy of a reaction, which of the following is most likely to occur?