If we cooled down the vinegar to almost freezing before adding the baking soda, the reaction rate would increase and the reaction would go faster.

Answer 1

False. Cooling down the vinegar to almost freezing before adding the baking soda would decrease the reaction rate and make the reaction go slower. Generally, reactions occur faster at higher temperatures because the molecules have more kinetic energy and move more rapidly. Cooling the vinegar would decrease the kinetic energy of the molecules, leading to a slower reaction rate.