Multiple Choice
When a catalyst is added to a reaction mixture, it
A) increases the rate of collisions between reactant molecules.
B) provides reactant molecules with more energy.
C) slows down the rate of the back reaction.
D) provides a new pathway (mechanism) for the reaction.
E) None of these choices are correct.
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