Most Reactions Are Carried Out in Liquid Solution or in the Gaseous

question 22

Multiple Choice

Most reactions are carried out in liquid solution or in the gaseous phase because in such situations

• A) Activation energies are higher.
• B) It is easier for reactants to come in contact with each other.
• C) Kinetic energies of reactants are lower.
• D) Products are less apt to decompose.

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