Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Effect of a Catalyst

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction? Select all that apply.

A) It increases the rate of the forward reaction.
B) Catalysts decrease the rate of the back reaction.
C) Catalysts lower the activation energy of a reaction.
D) Catalysts decrease the time required for equilibrium to be established.
E) Catalysts never allow equilibrium to be reached