Interpretation: The explanation for whether the given two statements are true or false; also, tell whether statement II is a correct explanation for statement I is to be stated.
Statement I: A catalyst lowers the activation energy for a
Statement II: A catalyst makes a reaction more exothermic.
Concept Introduction: A substance that increases the
Answer to Problem 6STP
Yes, the statement I is true and statement II is not the correct explanation for the statement I.
Explanation of Solution
A catalyst usually increases the rate of the reaction by lowering the activation energy. Also, the catalyst only helps to achieve the equilibrium at different places; thus, the statement I is true but the explanation i.e., statement II for it is not correct.
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