What is a catalyst?

  • A
    It increases the free energy change of the reaction.
  • B
    It decreases the free energy change of the reaction.
  • C
    It does not change the free energy change of the reaction.
  • D
    The increase or decrease in free energy depends on the catalyst used.

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