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A catalyst increase the rate of a chemical reaction by providing a path that?

A.

raise the activiation energy

B.

increase the temperature

C.

lowers the activation energy

D.

increase the concentration

Correct answer is C

The rate of a reaction can be increased by adding a suitable catalyst.

A catalyst is a substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction but it is not used up (remains chemically unchanged at the end).

It provides an alternative reaction pathway of lower activation energy.