The addition of a catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following quantities?
Entropy
Internal Energy
Enthalpy
Activation Energy
Catalyst -
A catalyst is a surface that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being used up. It remains unchanged chemically providing an alternate path for the reaction at an accelerated rate by lowering the activation energy.
- wherein
Option 1)
Entropy
This option is incorrect.
Option 2)
Internal Energy
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
Enthalpy
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
Activation Energy
This option is correct.