why is it that the more exothermic a reaction the faster the reaction happens ?

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why is it that the more exothermic a reaction the faster the reaction happens ?

2007-04-30 23:44:08 · 2 answers · asked by babymae29x 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The exothermicity of a reaction results in the molecules getting more energy and thus reacting more and more.

2007-04-30 23:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by ~ShUdDhAtA UnLiMiTeD~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The heat given out provides what is called "activation energy" - the minimum energy required for other particles to get going and react. This is what is called a chain reaction.

2007-05-01 07:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋