In a chemical reaction, the rate at which reactants are converted into products can be affected by various factors, including temperature, concentration, and the presence of catalysts. Suppose a reaction has been observed to double its rate when the temperature is increased by 10°C. This phenomenon can be explained by the Arrhenius equation, which relates the rate constant of a reaction to temperature. The equation suggests that an increase in temperature increases the kinetic energy of molecules, leading to a higher frequency of effective collisions.
Considering this information, which of the following statements best describes how temperature affects the kinetics of a reaction?