Question detail
What happens to the rate of reaction as the concentration of reactants increases?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. The rate decreases
- B. The rate remains the same
- C. The rate increases
- D. The rate becomes unpredictable
Answer
The rate increases
Explanation
The correct answer is The rate increases. This answer directly addresses the question: What happens to the rate of reaction as the concentration of reactants increases? It matches the approved Chemistry 8462 learning objective and the linked subtopic. The other options are incorrect because they either change the rate, catalyst, reversible reaction, equilibrium, or graph context, or they do not answer the exact point being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Collision Theory
Students often think that all particle collisions result in a chemical reaction, not realizing that only certain collisions lead to reactions.
Emphasize that for a reaction to occur, particles must collide with sufficient energy and the correct orientation.
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