Ch 7 Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
K»_space; 1
Products favored
(Right side)
K «_space;1
Reactants favored
(Left side)
K ~ 1
Similar amounts of reactants and products
Chemical kinetics
Study of rates of chemical reactions
Rate of reaction
Not constant over long period of time
At beginning, change in concentration is directly proportional to time
Reactant is used up, rate of reaction decreases
For 2 molecules or ions to react they must first
COLLIDE
Effective collision
Results in reaction between 2 molecules or ions
Form a new compound
Activation energy
Minimum energy for reaction to occur
Reactants must possess
To form products
Even though they have more energy
Activation energy (over the hill)
3 reasons a reaction takes place
- Energy is required
- Molecules must be oriented properly when they collide
- Frequency of collisions
How to change rate of chemical reaction
- Use ions (covalent slower)
- Increase concentration
- Use temperature (goes up by 10C reaction doubles)
- Use catalysts (enzymes)
Anything that doesn’t use itself up and still increases the rate
Equilibrium constant
Products on top
Reactants on bottom