Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

  1. Concentration of reactants
  2. Temperature
  3. Presence of a catalyst
  4. Molecular weight of products ✓

Explanation

The molecular weight of products does not affect reaction rate. The products form after the reaction happens. They cannot change how fast the reaction occurs.

Concentration, temperature, and catalysts all affect how fast molecules react. Higher concentration means more collisions. Higher temperature means faster movement. Catalysts speed up reactions.

Remember: Only factors that affect the reactants can change reaction speed.