Which statement best describes the relationship between activation energy and rate of reaction?

A. Increasing the activation energy can increase the rate of a reaction.
B. Reducing the activation energy can increase the rate of a reaction.
C. Increasing the reaction energy does not alter the rate of reaction.
D. Reducing the activation energy can decrease the rate of a reaction.

The relationship between activation energy and the rate of reaction is that reducing activation energy can increase the rate. Catalysts can lower activation energy, allowing more molecules to react. Hence, the correct answer is B.
;

Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07

Reducing the activation energy increases the reaction rate by allowing more molecules to reach the necessary energy threshold for the reaction to occur. Conversely, increasing activation energy decreases the rate. Catalysts are a common way to lower activation energy and increase reaction rates. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07