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MCQ
A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction by:
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A increasing the activation energy
B lowering the activation energy
C increasing the temperature of the system
D increasing the equilibrium constant
Explanation

A catalyst provides an alternative path with lower activation energy, making the reaction proceed faster.

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