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what is the benefit of using a shortcut in a reaction between two chemicals? check all that apply. a reaction with a shortcut would yield more chemical output. a shortcut would ensure a safer reaction. a shortcut may provide a faster reaction. a reaction with a shortcut would require less chemical input.

Explanation:

• For "A reaction with a shortcut would yield more chemical output": Catalysts (shortcuts in reactions) can increase reaction efficiency, potentially leading to more product (output) by speeding up the reaction without being consumed, so this applies.
• For "A shortcut may provide a faster reaction": Catalysts (reaction shortcuts) lower activation energy, which speeds up the reaction rate, so this is correct.
• For "A reaction with a shortcut would require less chemical input": If a reaction is faster/more efficient, it might need less reactant (input) to achieve the desired product in a given time or amount, so this is valid.
• For "A shortcut would ensure a safer reaction": There's no inherent guarantee that a reaction shortcut (like a catalyst) makes a reaction safer. Safety depends on reaction conditions, chemicals, etc., so this is incorrect.

Answer:

• A reaction with a shortcut would yield more chemical output
• A shortcut may provide a faster reaction
• A reaction with a shortcut would require less chemical input