Oxidation and reduction reactions (redox) involve the loss and gain of electrons. Half-reactions are a way for us to keep track of how many electrons are gained or lost by a particular species during a chemical reaction. These half reactions can be useful in understanding how batteries work, and how other reactions that occur in your body and in nature work as well. Questions 1. In the model, are electrons lost or gained during oxidation

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