How Does a Decrease in Temperature Affect an Exothermic Reaction

question 103

Multiple Choice

How does a decrease in temperature affect an exothermic reaction that has not reached equilibrium?

• A) The rate of reaction slows, and less product is formed.
• B) The rate of reaction slows, but more product is formed.
• C) The rate of reaction speeds up, but less product is formed.
• D) The rate of reaction speeds up, and more product is formed.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting method where inventory records are continuously updated to reflect sales, purchases, and stock levels in real-time.

Cost of Goods Sold

A financial metric that represents the direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company.

Inventory

The cumulative quantity of products and materials a company possesses for the purpose of selling or utilizing in manufacturing processes.

LIFO

Last In, First Out, an inventory valuation method where the last items added to inventory are the first ones considered sold.