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Which of the following best explains why a reaction usually proceeds faster when the temperature is increased?.
- A.The reactants gain more kineticenergy, so they collide more frequently and with greater energy.
- B.The reactants lose kineticenergy, so they stay together longer and react more quickly.
- C.The solvent becomes more viscous, allowingreactants to move more slowly and react more efficiently.
- D.The activation energy of the reaction increases, makingit easier for the reaction to occur.
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