Asked by Noel Naquajai Warren on Jul 05, 2024
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For most chemical reactions, an increase in temperature will cause the reaction rate to
A) increase.
B) decrease.
C) remain unchanged.
Reaction Rate
The speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction, influenced by factors like temperature and concentration.
Temperature
A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system, representing how hot or cold the system is.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of chemical kinetics and the speeds of reactions.
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Hunter EastinJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
An increase in temperature typically increases the kinetic energy of the molecules involved in a reaction, leading to a higher frequency of effective collisions and thus increasing the reaction rate.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals of chemical kinetics and the speeds of reactions.