14. Why does the rate of the reaction decrease over time? A. Exothermic reactions lose heat which cools the reaction which decreases the reaction rate. B. As the reaction proceeds, the concentration of the products results in fewer collisions. C. As the reaction proceeds, a decrease in the concentration of reactants results in fewer successful collisions. D. Not all molecules will react and some choose to stay in their present form. E. none of the above

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14. Why does the rate of the reaction decrease over time?

A. Exothermic reactions lose heat which cools the reaction which decreases the reaction rate.

B. As the reaction proceeds, the concentration of the products results in fewer collisions.

C. As the reaction proceeds, a decrease in the concentration of reactants results in fewer successful collisions.

D. Not all molecules will react and some choose to stay in their present form.

E. none of the above

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