Identify the options below that are results of adding a catalyst to a chemical system. The reaction rates are increased.
The reaction quotient is unaffected.
The reaction quotient decreases.
The equilibrium constant is unaffected.

The correct options are a, b and d

Explanation:

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by reducing the activation energy. Le Catelier's  principle explains how a substance or an "action" can affect a reaction in equilibrium.

The principle states that when a change is made to the conditions of a reacting system at equilibrium, the position of the equilibrium moves to counteract the change made. These changes are change in temperature, pressure, volume and/or concentration. These changes will either cause the equilibrium to shift forward or backward.

However, the presence of a catalyst DOES NOT affect a chemical equilibrium/equilibrium constant nor does it affect the reaction quotient because the same amount of reactants and products are available just as in uncatalyzed reaction except that the reaction proceeds faster (which does not affect equilibrium).

a