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O-LevelChemistryRates of Reaction5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q161 Mark

The following statements refer to the use of catalysts in chemical reactions. 1 A catalyst increases the activation energy of a reaction. 2 A catalyst increases the rate of a reaction. 3 A catalyst increases the yield of a reaction. Which statements are correct?

A1, 2 and 3
B2 and 3 only
C2 only
D3 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 only

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Rates of Reaction, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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