Consider the reaction A + B → C. When the concentrations of A and B are increased, the rate of the reaction is observed to increase. Which of the following best describes the reason for the increased rate? the average kinetic energy of the molecules increases. the frequency of collisions between the molecules increases. the rate constant increases. the activation energy increases. two of the above are true.

Consider the reaction A + B → C. When the concentrations of A and B are increased, the rate of the reaction is observed to increase. Which of the following best describes the reason for the increased rate? the average kinetic energy of the molecules increases. the frequency of collisions between the molecules increases. the rate constant increases. the activation energy increases. two of the above are true.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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