Question

Which of the following statements regarding catalyst is FALSE?

Options

• It remains unchanged at the end of a chemical reaction.

• A catalyst lowers the threshold energy.

• A catalyst provides alternative pathway associated with lower activation energy.

• It initiates, propagates and terminates a reaction.

Answer 1

It initiates, propagates and terminates a reaction.

Explanation:

A catalyst is a chemical that is added to the reactants to speed up the reaction without being consumed in the process. It has no effect on the start or end of a response.