Question

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if the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced, what would happen to the rate of the reaction? the rate would remain the same. the rate would increase. the rate would be zero. the rate would decrease.

Explanation:

Activation energy is the minimum energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur. If activation energy is reduced, more reactant molecules will have enough energy to undergo the reaction, so the reaction rate increases.

Answer:

The rate would increase.