Reaction Rate Answers

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Which topic is commonly used to explain activation energy and how chemical reactions happen?

A
reaction rate
B
collision theory
C
velocity distribution
D
spontaneous reaction
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Which will cause an increase in the reaction rate between molecules?

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.
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Which term refers to the speed at which reactants are converted into products?

A
reaction rate
B
activation energy
C
meta stable state
D
spontaneous reaction
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Consider the energy diagram below.xn.Which line indicates a higher reaction rate?

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A because it has a lower activation energy.
B
B because it has a lower activation energy.
C
A because its Grxn is much lower.
Option C
D
B because its Grxn is much lower.
Option D
5

Which best explains why sawdust burns more quickly than a block of wood of equal mass under the same conditions?

A
The molecules move more quickly in the sawdust than in the block of wood.
B
The pressure of oxygen is greater on the sawdust.
C
More molecules in the sawdust can collide with oxygen molecules.
D
Oxygen is more concentrated near the sawdust than the block of wood.
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Consider the reaction below.C2H4(g) + H2(g) C2H6(g)Which change would likely cause the greatest increase in the rate of the reaction?

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A
decrease temperature and decrease pressure
B
increase temperature and decrease pressure
C
decrease temperature and increase pressure
D
increase temperature and increase pressure
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Which applies to the collision theory?

A
Particles need to collide in order to react.
B
Particles may obtain successful collisions in any molecular orientation.
C
Temperature increase causes kinetic energy of particles to decrease.
D
Reactions do not have to begin with collision of molecules or particles.
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An increase in temperature affects the reaction rate by

A
decreasing the velocities of particles that collide in the reaction.
B
increasing the number of molecules that have sufficient kinetic energy to react.
C
increasing the number of molecules that have sufficient potential energy to react.
D
decreasing the energy that particles need to overcome the energy activation barrier.
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Consider the reaction below.Which is most likely the effect to the forward reaction if there is an increase in pressure of the system?

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A
The reactant surface area increases.
B
The reaction rate decreases.
C
The reaction is not affected at all.
D
The reaction stops completely.

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