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if the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced what would happen to the rate of the reaction?

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If the activation energy of a chemical reaction is reduced, the rate of the reaction will increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

The function of activation energy is to break bonds in the reaction so that new bonds are formed in the reaction products. If the activation energy is low or decreased, it will cause more particles with sufficient kinetic energy to increase the number of effective collisions, causing the reaction rate to increase.

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