Which of the following would not be expected to increase the rate of a reaction?

Question

A. Increasing in temp

B. Increasing in quantity of a reactant

C. Increasing the amount of a solid catalyst

D. Decreasing the surface area of a solid reactant

E. Increasing the surface area of a solid reactant

Answer 1

A. Increasing in temp - This would increase rate if the reaction is endothermic. Otherwise, not.

B. Increasing in quantity of a reactant - YES

C. Increasing the amount of a solid catalyst - NO

D. Decreasing the surface area of a solid reactant - NO

E. Increasing the surface area of a solid reactant - YES