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Home > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics

Which of the following would decrease the rate of a chemical reaction?

A. Increasing temperature
B. Increasing concentration
C. Adding a catalyst
D. Diluting the reactants

Answer: Diluting the reactants


Additional Information: Diluting the reactants decreases their concentration, which typically slows down the reaction rate.


Subjects: Chemical Kinetics, Chemistry

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