How is a chemical reaction affected by the addition of a catalyst?

(1) The activation energy decreases.

(2) The heat of reaction increases.

(3) The number of collisions between particles decreases.

(4) The potential energy of the reactants increases.

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(1) The activation energy decreases, meaning the reaction can occur at a lower temperature

How is a chemical reaction affected by the addition of a catalyst?(1) The activation energy decreases.(2) The heat of reaction increases.(3) The number of collisions between particles decreases.(4) The potential energy of the reactants increases.