23 For a reaction at equilibrium, which change can increase the rates of the forward and reverse reactions?(1) a decrease in the concentration of the reactants
(2) a decrease in the surface area of the products
(3) an increase in the temperature of the system
(4) an increase in the activation energy of the forward reaction
"(4) an increase in the activation energy of the forward reaction" is the correct answer from the list but it should be noted that this is not always the case.
