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Why would a mixture of gases react faster when the volume they occupy is decreased
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Why would a mixture of gases react faster when the volume they occupy is decreased

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There is less space for the molecules to move freely in, so they are more likely to collide and react with each other in a small space like a can, than in a large space, like a room.
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