Which of the following factors will speed up the rate of evolution of carbon (iv) oxide in the reaction below?
2HCl + CaCO3 → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
2HCl + CaCO3 → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The following factors increase a reaction rate
- Increase in concentration of reactants
- Increase in temperature
- Addition of catalyst
- Increase in the surface area of reactant(s)
The following factors increase a reaction rate
- Increase in concentration of reactants
- Increase in temperature
- Addition of catalyst
- Increase in the surface area of reactant(s)