-Which of the following is TRUE when comparing an uncatalyzed reaction to the same reaction with a catalyst?
A) The catalyzed reaction will be slower.
B) The catalyzed reaction will have the same ∆G.
C) The catalyzed reaction will have higher activation energy.
D) The catalyzed reaction will consume all of the catalyst.

Question

-Which of the following is TRUE when comparing an uncatalyzed reaction to the same reaction with a catalyst?
A) The catalyzed reaction will be slower. 
B) The catalyzed reaction will have the same ∆G. 
C) The catalyzed reaction will have higher activation energy. 
D) The catalyzed reaction will consume all of the catalyst.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Catalysts work by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. This does not change the overall free energy change (∆G) of the reaction, which remains the same whether the reaction is catalyzed or not.

-Which of the Following Is TRUE When Comparing an Uncatalyzed