The rate of a chemical reaction precisely doubles for every rise in temperature. If the temperature — Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Question
Question
The rate of a chemical reaction precisely doubles for every $10^\circ \text{C}$ rise in temperature. If the temperature is raised by $50^\circ \text{C}$, by what exact integer multiplier will the absolute reaction rate increase?
Answer: C
💡 Solution & Explanation
The temperature coefficient ($\mu$) is 2. A shift of $50^\circ$ encompasses exactly five distinct $10^\circ$ jumps ($\Delta T = 50$). Thus, the overall compounded rate multiplier is exactly $\mu^5 = 2^5 = 32$.
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