C8 Rates of reaction Flashcards
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How can rate of reaction be found?
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By measuring the quantity of reactant used or the quantity of product formed over time.
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What formula would you use if you were finding the rate of reaction by measuring the quantity of reactant USED?
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Mean rate of reaction = quantity of reactant used / time taken.
3
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What formula would you use if you were finding the rate of reaction by measuring the quantity of products FORMED?
A
Mean rate of reaction = quantity of product formed / time taken
4
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What factors affect the rate of chemical reaction?
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Concentration of reactants, pressure of reacting gases, surface area of solid reactants, temperature and presence of catalysts.
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