Question

According to the rate law, how do concentrations affect rate?

A. The rate increases as concentrations decrease.

B. The rate increases as concentrations increase.

C. It is impossible to tell how the rate is affected.

D. The rate is independent of concentrations.

Answer 1

Rate Laws. Typically, reaction rates decrease with time because reactant concentrations decrease as reactants are converted to products. Reaction rates generally increase when reactant concentrations are increased.