A chemical reaction occurs as a solid is placed in a solution. If the reaction is repeated but the solid is broken up into smaller pieces, what is likely to occur? The average kinetic energy of the solution will increase., Unselected, The average kinetic energy of the solution will increase. The reaction rate will remain the same., Unselected, The reaction rate will remain the same. The reaction rate will increase., Unselected, The reaction rate will increase. The reaction rate will decrease., Unselected, The reaction rate will decrease. The solid will become a catalyst., Unselected, The solid will become a catalyst