Interpretation:
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- Rate of reaction is typically defined as how concentration changes with respect to time.
- Factors affecting the rate of reaction are:
Temperature: Due to high temperature, the movement of atoms become faster and thus, resulting in increasing the chances of colliding and reacting together.
Concentration: Higher the number of atoms, greater is the chance of colliding and reacting together.
Particle size: The large size of the particles will not react as most atoms are stuck inside whereas a large number of small particles has higher chances of colliding and reacting together.
To explain: The rate of reaction definition and the reason for the quicker growth of mold on bread at room temperature compared to the refrigerator.
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