The rare earth elements include a. the lanthanide series and the alkali metals. b. the alkali metals and the transition metals. c. the actinide series and the alkaline earth metals. d. the lanthanide series and the actinide series

How does a catalyst increase the speed of a reaction? a. the catalyst eliminates the activated complex stage, allowing products to form immediately. b. the catalyst lowers the energy level of the reactants, making it easier for them to react. c. the catalyst makes it easier for the activated complex to form, lowering the activation energy. d. the catalyst raises the energy level of the products, making the reaction finish sooner. reset next