How do catalysts increase reaction rates? * By increasing the activation energy.
By broadening the energy barrier.
By forming an activated complex with lower energy.
By changing the net thermodynamics of the reaction.

By forming an activated complex with lower energy.

Explanation:

When catalyst is added to a reaction , it forms  an activated catalyst which has lower activation energy . So initiation of reaction requires less energy and reaction becomes fast .

Hence third option is correct.

the correct name for the n3 ion is azide. azide is a polyatomic anion with a -1 charge and is written as n3 -1. it consists of three nitrogen atoms bonded together. hope i . let me know if you need anything else.