Question 7 of 10

A catalyst is added to a reversible reaction at constant temperature. Which of the statements below are correct?

• Statement I: The catalyst lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
• Statement II: The Gibbs energy change of the reaction is unaffected by the catalyst.
• Statement III: The catalyst increases the equilibrium constant of the forward reaction.
• Statement IV: The catalyst provides an alternative pathway, often through a temporary intermediate.