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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-07

Which will increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
A. adding a catalyst
B. decreasing the pressure
C. decreasing the temperature
D. removing a catalyst

Asked by qiana1316

Answer (2)

Adding a catalyst effectively increases the rate of a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction. Other options like decreasing pressure or temperature would slow down the reaction instead. Therefore, the correct answer is adding a catalyst. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

To increase the rate of a chemical reaction, adding a catalyst is the most effective method as it lowers the activation energy required for the reaction. The correct answer is A. adding a catalyst.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-26