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Which phrase best describes the effect of a catalyst on a chemical reaction?

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A catalyst lowers the activation energy of a reaction which makes the reaction happen at a faster rate. The catalyst lowers the activation energy by changing the reaction mechanism. I hope this helps. Let me know if anything is unclear.
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