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What is the expected outcome of adding a catalyst to a chemical reaction?


A.

The reaction will speed up.


B.

Chemical equilibrium will not be reached.


C.

The reaction will slow down.


D.

No change will occur.

Verified Answer :

The expected outcome would be A. The reaction will speed up after adding a catalyst to a chemical reaction.

The reaction will speed up. option A is correct 
If the conditions are right, then the catalyst may allow a reaction to occur at a lower than normal temperature and at a faster than normal rate.
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