Decreasing Temperatures Will the Frequency of Collisions Between Molecules, Thereby

question 56

Multiple Choice

Decreasing temperatures will the frequency of collisions between molecules, thereby the reaction rate.

• A)increase : decreasing
• B)not alter : not changing
• C)decrease : decreasing
• D)not alter : increasing
• E)increase : increasing

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Definitions:

Isomeric

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Molecular Orbital

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A type of chemical bond where two carbon atoms share two pairs of electrons, forming a stronger bond than a single bond.

Ethene

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