How a catalyst increases the rate of reaction?

April 2, 2011 by  
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The catalyst decreases the energy of activation and increases the rate of chemical reaction. In this way, greater number of molecules get the chance to cross the energy barrier.

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Which of the following statements regarding a catalyst is not true?

April 1, 2011 by  
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A catalyst cannot initiate those reactions which are not thermodynamically favourable.

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