If the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced, what would happen to the ra

The rate would increase.

The rate would decrease.

The rate would remain the same.

The rate would go up and down.

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Imani Acevedo

26 February, 09:17

If the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced, what would happen to the ra

The rate would increase.

The rate would decrease.

The rate would remain the same.

The rate would go up and down.

O

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Clarissa Vaughan · Answer 1

The right answer is The rate would increase.

Explanation:

The velocity constant of a reaction is related with the activation energy by Arrhenius equation. ⇒ k = Ae^-Ea/RT. So as activation energy decreased, the velocity will increase.

If the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced, what would happen to the raThe rate would increase.The rate would decrease.The rate would remain the same.The rate would go up and down.O

If the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced, what would happen to the ra

The rate would increase.

The rate would decrease.

The rate would remain the same.

The rate would go up and down.

O