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How does temperature affect the speed of chemical reactions

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Answer: When a chemical is heated, its temperature increases.

Explanation:

When its temperature increases, the reactants have more kinetic energy so the frequency of effective collision increases, resulting in a faster rate of chemical reaction.

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