Which of the following can be done to increase the likelihood that a chemical reaction will take place?

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Increasing the number of collisions between reacting molecules increases the likelihood that they will react. Option A is incorrect because decreasing the average speed of the reacting molecules will decrease the number of collisions between them. Option C is incorrect because water is often a critical component in many chemical reactions. Option D is incorrect as breaking the reaction into steps wouldn't necessarily increase the likelihood of it occurring.

Which of the Following Can Be Done to Increase the Likelihood