If the activation energy required for a chemical reaction were reduced, what would happen to the ra
the rate would increase.
the rate would decrease.
the rate would remain the same.
the rate would go up and down.
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The right answer is The rate would increase.

Explanation:

The velocity constant of a reaction is related with the activation energy by Arrhenius equation. ⇒ k = Ae^-Ea/RT. So as activation energy decreased, the velocity will increase.