Question

For a reaction, what generally happens if the temperature is increased, with respect to k?

Answer 1

le Châtelier's principle allows us to predict that if the temperature increases, then the reaction will shift to the left or to the right.

For an exothermic reaction, an increase in temperature will cause a decrease in the value of K.

For an endothermic reaction, an increase in temperature will cause an increase in the value of K.

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For a reaction, what generally happens if the temperature is increased?
a decrease in k occurs, which results in a slower rate
an increase in k occurs, which results in a slower rate
there is no change with k or the rate
an increase in k occurs, which results in a faster rate