Consider the following reaction: Solid zinc metal reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas and aqueous zinc chloride. Zn (s) + 2 HCI (aq) ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) a. Identify 3 ways you could increase the rate of this reaction. Make sure to be specific to the reaction. b. Briefly explain the theory behind ONE of the three and how it increases the rate of reaction using the collision theory.

Consider the following reaction: Solid zinc metal reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas and aqueous zinc chloride. Zn (s) + 2 HCI (aq) ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) a. Identify 3 ways you could increase the rate of this reaction. Make sure to be specific to the reaction. b. Briefly explain the theory behind ONE of the three and how it increases the rate of reaction using the collision theory.

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Chapter12: Chemical Kinetics

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Problem 100AE: Consider a hypothetical reaction between A and B: A + B products Use the following initial rate...

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