Question

The rate of a chemical reaction doubles for every ${10}^{\circ }C$ rise of temperature. If the temperature is raised by ${50}^{\circ }C$, the rate of the reaction increases by about:

• A. $64\text{times}$
• B. $10\text{times}$
• C. $24\text{times}$
• D. $32\text{times}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $32\text{times}$

The rate of a chemical reaction doubles for every ${10}^{\circ }C$ rise of temperature. If the temperature is raised by ${50}^{\circ }C$, the rate of the reaction increases by about 32 times.
$\frac{50}{10}=5$
$2^5=32$