Reaction rates are affected by concentration, collision geometry, and the presence of a catalyst. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning these factors?

a.Increasing the concentration of reacting particles increases the chance for collisions.

b.A catalyst lowers the activation energy requirement.

c.A reaction occurs each time particles of the reactants collide.

d.The slowest reaction involved in a reaction mechanism determines the rate of overall reaction.

Question

Reaction rates are affected by concentration, collision geometry, and the presence of a catalyst. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning these factors?

a.Increasing the concentration of reacting particles increases the chance for collisions.

b.A catalyst lowers the activation energy requirement.

c.A reaction occurs each time particles of the reactants collide.

d.The slowest reaction involved in a reaction mechanism determines the rate of overall reaction.

anonymous · Answer

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aaronq · Answer

c.A reaction occurs each time particles of the reactants collide.

you need the correct orientation and force to have a successful collision that leads to a chemical reaction.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much, can you please help me with a few more im about to post.

aaronq · Answer

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