Chem 111 Flashcards
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Kinetics
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Area of chem concerned with reaction rates
2
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Rate of reaction
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Change in concentration over time
3
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Collision theory
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Particles collide with the correct orientation and enough energy to break old bonds and form new ones
4
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Activation energy
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Energy needed for reaction to occur. Energy particles must collide with for reaction to happen
5
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Reaction mechanism
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Series of steps that make a reaction
6
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Elementary step
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A step(reaction) in a reaction mechanism
7
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Overall reaction
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Combination of elementary steps that make a reaction
8
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Intermediate
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Made to be consumed
9
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Factors that control reaction rates
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Concentration Temperature Catalyst Surface area Nature of reactants Pressure
10
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Units for rate of reaction
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Molarity / time
11
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Method of initial rates
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Way of finding rate laws measure reaction rates at varying initial concentrations
