An increase in which of the following results in a decrease in the rate of the chemical reaction?
A)temperature
B)concentration
C)collision frequency
D)energy of activation
E)fraction of collisions with proper orientation

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An increase in the energy of activation (Ea) results in a decrease in the rate of a chemical reaction because it requires the reactant molecules to possess more energy to overcome the energy barrier for the reaction to proceed.

An Increase in Which of the Following Results in a Decrease