Chapter 14, Problem 95AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Abrief comment on the effect of a catalyst on each of the given factors is to be given.

Concept introduction:

A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemicalreaction but is not consumed during the course of the reaction.It affects a chemical reaction in a number of important ways, including by lowering the activation energy.

Activation energy is the minimum energy required in order to initiate a reaction. It is calculated by Arrhenius equation. The higher the activation energy of the reaction, the more is the energy required for the initiation of the reaction and the slower is the rate of the reaction.