As a rule of thumb, reaction rate doubles or halves for every change of how many degrees C?
A10 degrees C
B2 degrees C
C25 degrees C
D50 degrees C
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 10 degrees C
A general rule is that a reaction's rate doubles or falls by half for each 10 degree C change in temperature.
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