Why does the rate of reaction increase with increasing temperature? The activation energy decreases as the temperature increases. Changing the temperature usually alters the reaction mechanism, similar to the effect of a catalyst. The change in temperature reduces the overall potential energy change between reactants and products. A greater proportion of all the molecules possess kinetic energy that is equal to greater than the activation energy. Hotter molecules stick together better.

Why does the rate of reaction increase with increasing temperature? The activation energy decreases as the temperature increases. Changing the temperature usually alters the reaction mechanism, similar to the effect of a catalyst. The change in temperature reduces the overall potential energy change between reactants and products. A greater proportion of all the molecules possess kinetic energy that is equal to greater than the activation energy. Hotter molecules stick together better.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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