How does increasing the temperature affect a reaction?

A. An increase in temperature increases the reaction rate.

B. An increase in temperature slows down the reaction.

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C. An increase in temperature lowers the reaction's activation energy.

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D. An increase in temperature changes equilibrjum concentrations.

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Romeo Weaver

Chemistry

9 November, 08:23

How does increasing the temperature affect a reaction?

A. An increase in temperature increases the reaction rate.

B. An increase in temperature slows down the reaction.

O

C. An increase in temperature lowers the reaction's activation energy.

O

D. An increase in temperature changes equilibrjum concentrations.

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Darrell Gillespie · Answer 1

Answer:A. An increase in temperature increases the reaction rate.

Explanation:because of the disproportionately large increase in the number of high energy collisions. It is only these collisions (possessing at least the activation energy for the reaction) which result in a reaction.