At Ordinary Temperatures, the Temperature Increase Needed to Double the Rate

question 25

Multiple Choice

At ordinary temperatures, the temperature increase needed to double the rate of many common chemical reactions is

• A) 1°C.
• B) 10°C.
• C) 50°C.
• D) 100°C.

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Allele

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