Which of the following statements accurately describes how a catalyst acts in a chemical reaction? I. Decreases the kinetic energy of the reaction
II. Is not consumed by the reaction
III. Increases the equilibrium constant
IV. Reduces the required activation energy
a) II, III, and IV only
b) I and III only
c) I and II only
d) II and IV only

d) II and IV only.

Explanation:

A catalyst increases the kinetic energy of reactant molecules which increases the magnitude of collision. These then decreases the activation energy . A catalyst is not consumed by reaction because it is neither reactant nor a product, hence has no effect on equilibrium constant.

a  solution  is always transparent, light passes through with no scattering from solute particles which are molecule in size. the  solution  is homogeneous and does not settle out. a colloid is intermediate between asolution  and a  suspension. while asuspension  will separate out a colloid will not.

i do not get it   at all