Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Questions - Page 565: 34

Answer

Since catalysts increase the rate of reactions, they affect the value of the equilibrium constant as well. By favoring the products, the catalyst will cause the K value to increase. Favoring reactants will cause it to decrease.

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Since catalysts increase the rate of reactions, they affect the value of the equilibrium constant as well. By favoring the products, the catalyst will cause the K value to increase. Favoring reactants will cause it to decrease.
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