what happens to the rate of a chemical reaction if the temp. is increased?
2006-12-15 15:36:31 · 4 answers · asked by lex 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In general, the rate of chemical reactions increases as the temperature is increased.
2006-12-15 15:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by computerguy103 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. For example, if you are making Sulphuric Acid and you increase the temperature to 1000 degree Celsius, the reaction may backfire instead of proceeding smoothly.
On the other hand, most other reactions ranging from physical drying to cooking and to chemical stuff, the SPEED of the reaction should increase.
Then again, you should also look at the rate determining step in the whole process. Hope that helps.
2006-12-16 00:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by PIPI B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the reaction but almost all reactions will speed up
2006-12-16 03:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by arbus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally is increases.
2006-12-15 23:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by jen l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋