1A4 Kinetic Flashcards
1
Q
What is activation energy?
A
Minimum energy needed on collision for particles to start reaction
2
Q
What is rate equation?
A
Reaction rate = Change in concentration of a reagent or product/time
3
Q
What is catalyst?
A
Substance which alters the rate of a chemical reaction but remains chemically unchanged at the end
4
Q
How does catalyst work?
A
provide an alternative reaction route with a lower Ea than the uncatalysed route