Given the fact that: If the gas is cooled, the particles will move more slowly, because they will have less energy. Answer the question: Gaby is examining a particle that slowed down after she cooled some gaseous CO2. Why did the particle slow down it has more energy or it has less energy?
it has less energy

Given the fact that: Therefore, increasing the surface area of solid reactants increases the reaction rate. Answer the question: Katie is looking at solid reactants, and is wondering how they will react. The reaction rate is decreased in surface areas which are larger or smaller?
smaller

Given the fact that: The farther apart you move your hands, the stronger the force of the rubber band pulling your hands together. Answer the question: Alan has a rubber band on his hands. He pulls his hands apart and the rubber bands force increases or decreases?
increases

Given the fact that: For bases we can state the folllowing: The higher the pH of a substance, the more basic it is. Answer the question: If a substance is tested and has low a pH of 1 we could say that the substance is acidic or basic?
acidic