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A-LevelChemistryReaction kinetics9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q331 Mark

Why does a mixture of hydrogen gas and bromine gas react together faster at a temperature of 500 K than it does at a temperature of 400 K? 1 A higher proportion of effective collisions occurs at 500 K. 2 Hydrogen molecules and bromine molecules collide more frequently at 500 K. 3 The activation energy of the reaction is lower at 500 Κ.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Reaction kinetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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