Question

Does increasing pressure increase the rate of reaction?

Answer 1

Effect of pressure on the rate of reaction

Rate of reaction - The rate of reaction is the speed at which the chemical reaction is going on.

Pressure - Pressure is defined as the force exerted by the particles divided by the area of the wall.

Pressure= Force/ Area

Yes, on increasing the pressure the rate of reaction will also increase. As the pressure is increased the number of reactant particles per unit volume will also increase. The collision rate is higher and therefore the rate of reaction will increase.