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What is the effect of increasing the pressure of gases on the rate of reaction?
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Increasing the pressure of gases by decreasing volume increases the rate of a reaction because particles collide more frequently in smaller volumes, and have a greater chance of successful collisions as a result.
Explanation: Le Chatelier's principle states that a system will try to counteract changes in concentration, pressure, and temperature. Increasing pressure increases the rate of reaction by forcing particles together, allowing them to collide more frequently and increasing the chances of successful collisions.