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Which is a characteristic of a catalyst?
  1. It increases the average kinetic energy of the molecule
  2. It alters the rate of reaction
  3. It initiates the reaction
  4. It changes the equilibrium point

A
It initiates the reaction
B
It increases the average kinetic energy of the molecule
C
It changes the equilibrium point
D
It alters the rate of reaction
Solution
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Some properties of catalysts are:

1. A catalyst improves the speed of a reaction.

2. A catalyst takes part in the reaction even though it will not be consumed or used up in the course of the reaction.

3. A catalyst makes the reaction faster by giving an alternative path with lower activation energy.

4. In a reversible reaction, a catalyst accelerates the reaction in both directions. Therefore, the inclusion of a catalyst will not change the equilibrium point.

Thus the only the third statement is true.

The correct option is C.

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