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A reaction has an activation energy, , of 75 kJ mol⁻¹ and is carried out at 25 °C. The temperature is increased to 45 °C. Using the Boltzmann distribution, explain why the rate of the reaction increases.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Reaction kinetics
Reaction kinetics: explain question
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