6.3 Flashcards
1
Q
activation energy
A
minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
2
Q
concentration
A
amount of a substance in a given volume.
3
Q
catalyst
A
a material that increases the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy.
4
Q
enzymes
A
cells in your body contain biological catalysts
5
Q
inhibitor
A
material used to decrease rate of reaction
