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If the temperature of a reaction is increased, the reaction proceeds at a much quicker rate because the

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Step-by-step explanation:

When we increase temperature of a substance then bond between the atoms will start to break and the molecules will move apart from each other. As a result, there will be increase in number of collisions between the molecules. Thus, reaction will occur at a faster rate.

Also, K.E =
(3)/(2)kT

where k = boltzmann constant

T = temperature

Hence, kinetic energy is proportional to temperature. So, more is the temperature more will be the kinetic energy. Therefore, more will be the rate of reaction.

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