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A-LevelChemistryReaction kineticsOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q151 Mark

Why does the rate of a gaseous reaction increase when the pressure is increased at a constant temperature?

AMore particles have energy that exceeds the activation energy.
BThe particles have more space in which to move.
CThe particles move faster.
DThere are more frequent collisions between particles.

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Reaction kinetics and is worth 1 mark.

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