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WAEC Chemistry 2024 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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25. Catalysts alter reaction rate by

  • A. providing an alternative reaction pathwayCorrect
  • B. lowering the energy of reaction
  • C. increasing the surface area of reactants
  • D. aligning the reactant molecules properly

Explanation

Catalysts lower the activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway (they do not change the enthalpy/energy of reaction).

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