How would the activation energy of the reaction diagram above be affected by an increase in temperature?

The activation energy curve would grow taller.

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The activation energy curve would grow shorter.

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The activation energy curve would become inverted.

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The activation energy curve would not be affected by an increase in temperature.

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Solution

The correct option is A The activation energy curve would grow taller.
The increase in temperature increase the number of collision, which increases the rate of reaction. the activation energy curve would grow taller as the molecular collision occur at a higher temperature.

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