Adding a catalyst
1 mark · EasyState the effect of adding a catalyst on the position of equilibrium in a reversible chemical reaction.
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Adding a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium.
Also accept: It does not change the position of equilibrium.; No effect on the position of equilibrium.
Common mistakes: It shifts equilibrium.; It changes the equilibrium mixture.
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B1 · 1 mark · States correctly that adding a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium.
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Adding a catalyst does not change the position of equilibrium in a reversible reaction.