Question

How can the rate of a reaction be increased?

Answer 1

The rate of a reaction increases if:
The temperature is increased.
The concentration of a dissolved reactant is increased.
The pressure of a reacting gas is increased.
Solid reactants are broken into smaller pieces.
A catalyst is used.

Answer 2

Temperature is one big factor that affect how fast something reacts. Certain catalysts, which are usually enzymes, also speed up the process.