Question 722: Predict - What would happen to the reaction rate if you did NOT have the scissors, and you were breaking the straws by hand? The reaction rate (speed) would _______________ Why? Explain in terms of the 'activation energy' of the reaction.
a) increase; because less energy is needed to break the straws
b) decrease; because more energy is needed to break the straws
c) increase; because more energy is needed to break the straws
d) decrease; because less energy is needed to break the straws