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Which of these would best describe the outcome of increasing the kinetic energy of the molecules in the above picture? A) The temperature will increase. B) The temperature will decrease. C) The temperature will remain unchanged. D) The temperature would fluctuate up and down.
Answer:
The temperature will increase
Explanation:
Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a body. Increasing the kinetic energy of the molecules will also increase the temperature of the molecules.
Similarly, kinetic energy is proportional to temperature. Hence an increase in the kinetic energy of molecules also leads to increase in the temperature of the system.
An increase in temperature typically increases the rate of reaction. An increase in temperature will raise the average kinetic energy of the reactant molecules. Therefore, a greater proportion of molecules will have the minimum energy necessary for an effective collision (Figure. 17.5 “Temperature and Reaction Rate”).
GreaterSurfaceArea
The rate of a chemical reaction can be raised by increasing the surface area of a solid reactant. ... more particles are exposed to the other reactant. there are more collisions. the rate of reaction increases.
Catalysts
A catalyst is a substance that can be added to a reaction to increase the reaction rate without getting consumed in the process. Catalysts typically speed up a reaction by reducing the activation energy or changing the reaction mechanism.
