Question

The synthesis of water proceeds according to this equation:

2H2(g)+O2(g) arrow to 2H2O(g)

How can the rate of this reaction be increased?

A. by increasing the temperature of the reactants
B. by increasing the temperature of the products
C. by decreasing the temperature of the reactants
D. by decreasing the temperature of the products

Answer 1

The answer is A. Increasing temperature of the reactants

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, (A) by increasing the temperature of the reactants  

Explanation :

Rate of a reaction : It is defined as the speed at which the reactants are converted into the products.

Rate of a reaction can be increases by many ways :

(1) By increasing the temperature of the reactants

(2) By increasing the concentration of reactants

(3) By increasing the surface area of the reactants

(4) By adding the catalyst in the reaction

(5) By increasing the pressure of the reacting gases

Hence, the rate of reaction can be increased by by increasing the temperature of the reactants.