What Happens to the Rate of Most Chemical Reactions as the Temperature

question 8

Multiple Choice

What happens to the rate of most chemical reactions as the temperature decreases?

• A) the rate of reaction drops rapidly
• B) the rate of reaction drops only slightly
• C) the rate of reaction increases rapidly
• D) the rate of reaction stays the same

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