Which outcome occurs when a catalyst contaminant decreases the activation energy of an exothermic reaction?

💡 Explanation

When the activation energy decreases from a contaminant, the Arrhenius equation dictates that the reaction rate increases exponentially which creates positive feedback loop foran exothermic reaction. Therefore a runaway reaction with rapidly rising temperature, rather than decreased yield, reactants preference, or consuming substance results.

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