The Rate of a Chemical Reaction Increases with an Increase

question 43

Multiple Choice

The rate of a chemical reaction increases with an increase in the concentration of one or more reactants. This is best explained by which statement?

• A)The higher concentration of reactants increases the potential energy of the molecules.
• B)The higher concentration of reactants increases the activation energy of the reaction.
• C)The higher concentration of reactants increases the temperature of the molecules.
• D)The higher concentration of reactants increases the frequency of collisions between molecules.