Question

23 For a reaction at equilibrium, which change can increase the rates of the forward and reverse reactions?(1) a decrease in the concentration of the reactants

(2) a decrease in the surface area of the products
(3) an increase in the temperature of the system
(4) an increase in the activation energy of the forward reaction

Answer 1

3) an increase in the temperature of the system

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Answer 2

"(4) an increase in the activation energy of the forward reaction" is the correct answer from the list but it should be noted that this is not always the case.