Question

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

Answer 1

Solution:

• For every $10°\mathrm{C}$ increase in temperature.
• Chemical reaction rate doubles.
• $\frac{50}{10}=5$
• $2^5=32$
• The rate of the reaction rises by around $32$ times.
• For every $50°\mathrm{C}$ increase in temperature.

So, the reaction rate multiplies by around $32$.