How Does Increasing the Temperature Increase the Rate of a Chemical

question 33

Multiple Choice

How does increasing the temperature increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

• A)The fraction of sample with the minimum kinetic energy required to react is increased
• B)The activation energy for the reaction is decreased
• C)The bond energy of the reactants is decreased
• D)The likelihood that molecules and ions will have the required geometry is increased
• E)The electrons become more reactive because they spin on their own axes at a higher rate

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