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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question
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Can a catalyst make a nonspontaneous process spontaneous?
Options
A No, a catalyst cannot make a nonspontaneous process spontaneous; it only speeds up reactions
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B Yes, catalysts can make any reaction spontaneous
C Catalysts always make reactions endothermic
D Catalysts change the thermodynamics of reactions
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Catalysts speed up reactions, but a catalyst cannot make a nonspontaneous process spontaneous.

Hint

The notes explicitly state this.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Thermodynamics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 908 of 1872
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