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How can we increase the rate of collisions between the reactants in this reaction?

Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2



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According to the collision theory, we can increase the rate of a reaction by increasing the concentration of reactants. We can also increase the rate of a reaction by increasing temperature to safe levels.

In the reaction mentioned in the question, Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2, if we increase the amount of magnesium or HCl, the reaction will proceed faster. Similarly, if we increase the temperature, then also the reaction rate will increase.

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