7.) An increase in the temperature of the reactants causes an increase in the rate of reaction. Using your knowledge of the activation energy of a reaction, BRIEFLY explain why this should be true.

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Q: In what type of reaction would the instantaneous rate stay constant throughout the reaction?

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Q: Why does a reaction's activation energy not show in the reaction's final G?

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Q: Define and explain the term activation energy as it appliesto chemical reactions.

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Q: Define the term activated complex and explain its significance in a chemical reaction.

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Q: What two points should be plotted to graphically determine the activation energy of this reaction?…

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Q: What is the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction? Explain givingreasons.

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Q: 2 Define "activation energy" b What is the role of a catalyst in chemical reactions? Draw an energy…

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Q: How is a catalyst defined and how does such a species increase the reaction rate?

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Q: Does a catalyst increase reaction rate by the same meansas a rise in temperature does? Explain.

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