Why might increasing the temperature alter the rate of a chemical reaction?

A) The molecules will have a higher kinetic energy and bump into one another harder.
B) The molecules are less reactive at higher temperatures.
C) The molecules will more likely combine with other atoms at high temperature to save space.
D) The density decreases as a function of temperature and this leads to an increase in volume which drops the rate of reaction.
E) none of the above


Answer: A

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

What is the magnitude of the vertical-velocity component of the rock as it hits the ground?

a. 8.81 m/s b. 7.39 m/s c. 25.8 m/s d. 19.3 m/s

Physics & Space Science

Wave energy can only be transmitted through a material medium

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Physics & Space Science

Equal currents of magnitude I travel out of the page in wire M and into the page in wire N. Eight directions are indicated by letters A through H.The direction of the magnetic field at point P is

A. A. B. B. C. C. D. D. E. E.

Physics & Space Science

Your friend left your house and is now driving 40 miles per hour, but she has been speeding up the whole time since she left your house, and has gone 10 miles. How long has she been driving?

A) shorter than 15 minutes B) longer than 15 minutes C) 15 minutes

Physics & Space Science