A man says that he has gained weight and can no longer fit into some of his clothes. Instead of exercising, he claims that he needs to go to the Moon. He reasons that he will weigh less there and thus fit into his clothes again. Aside from the fact that it is impractical to travel to the Moon, what is wrong with the man’s argument? Be sure to define mass and weight in your response.

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