8. Which of the following statements best describes how a catalyst works? a. A catalyst changes...

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8. Which of the following statements best describes how a catalyst works? a. A catalyst changes the potential energies of the reactants and products. b. A catalyst decreases the temperature of the reaction which leads to a faster rate. c. A catalyst lowers the activation energy for the reaction by providing a different reaction mechanism. d. A catalyst destroys some of the reactants, which lowers the concentration of the reactants, e. A catalyst raises the activation energy for the reaction which produces a faster rate. 8. Which of the following statements best describes how a catalyst works? a. A catalyst changes the potential energies of the reactants and products. b. A catalyst decreases the temperature of the reaction which leads to a faster rate. c. A catalyst lowers the activation energy for the reaction by providing a different reaction mechanism. d. A catalyst destroys some of the reactants, which lowers the concentration of the reactants, e. A catalyst raises the activation energy for the reaction which produces a faster rate.

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