How will a catalyst affect the position of equilibrium?

A catalyst is something that speeds up the rate of reaction, without being consumed during the reaction. If a catalyst is used in a reaction, it will only speed up the forward and backward reaction, however the equilibrium position remains unchanged/constant. For example, in the Haber process for the synthesis of ammonia, introducing a catalyst will only increase the rate of the reaction, however the position of the equilibrium will not change.

ZK

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is Entropy?


Predict the boiling points (lowest to highest) of Butan-1-ol, 2-methylpropane and Butane


What reaction occurs when benzene is mixed with equal amounts of sulphuric and nitric acid?


What is the pH of 0.10 mol.dm^(-3) sodium hydroxide solution, NaOH?