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Reaction Rate

Question 10 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which will cause an increase in the reaction rate between molecules?

Answer
A
Molecules have strong internal bonding.
B
Molecules collide more frequently.
C
Electrons in the bonds remain in a meta-stable state.
D
Electrons do not have enough energy to leave the bonds.

Explanation

Reaction rates increase when reacting molecules collide more often, because collisions can lead to reactions if they have the right energy and orientation. Thus, “Molecules collide more frequently” is the correct choice. Strong internal bonds or insufficient electron energy do not generally increase the rate.

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