Why does temperature affect rate of reaction?

Increase temperature means molecules have increased kinetic energy and so move around more . Increasing the frequency and power of collisions leading to more enzyme substrate complexes forming and increasing the rate of reaction.

HA
Answered by Haider A. Biology tutor

2408 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How does sweat cool the body down? (2 marks)


What is the equation for photosynthesis and what is the product used for?


Which are veins and which are arteries?


Explain how transcription of genes occurs


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences