1. State one thing that must be done to particles in a chemical reaction to increase the reaction rate.

To boost the reaction rate, one effective method is to increase the temperature. When you heat up the particles, they gain kinetic energy, which means they move faster and collide more frequently. This heightened activity not only raises the chances of successful collisions but also can lead to the overcoming of the activation energy barrier. So, it’s like turning up the heat on a dance floor, getting everyone to groove together more energetically! Another handy trick is to increase the concentration of the reactants. When you pack more particles into the same space, the chances of collisions spike. Think of it as a crowded party where everyone is bumping into each other more often—it results in more reactions happening! Balancing these factors can be the key to speeding up chemical processes.