Chemical Changes and Structure Flashcards
What are four factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Temperature
Concentration
Particle size
Use of a catalyst
How does temperature affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Higher temperature = increased rate of reaction
Temperature increases the rate of reaction because it increases the amount of energy the particles have therefore they move faster so more successful collisions can occur.
How does concentration affect the rate of reaction?
Higher concentration = increased rate of reaction
If the concentration is increased, there are more atoms present and therefore more successful collisions can occur.
How does particle size affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Smaller particle size = increased rate of reaction
Reducing the particle size means that the surface area is increased therefore successful collisions will happen more frequently.
How does a catalyst affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Catalyst increases rate of reaction.
They provide an ALTERNATIVE ROUTE for the reaction to occur which allows the reaction to take place with a LOWER ACTIVATION ENERGY therefore at a lower temperature.
What are the two types of catalysts?
Heterogeneous
Homogeneous
What is the difference between a heterogeneous and a homogeneous catalyst?
A homogeneous catalyst is a catalyst that is in the SAME state of matter as the reactants.
A heterogeneous catalyst is a catalyst that is in a DIFFERENT state of matter than the reactants.
What are biological catalysts called?
Enzymes
Name three properties of a catalyst
- Increase the rate of a chemical reaction.
- They are NOT used up in a chemical reaction - they remain unchanged.
- They save energy and money.
Why are catalysts used within industry?
- Cheap.
- Reusable - they are not used up in a chemical reaction.
- Save energy and money.
- Increase a SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
What is the formula for measuring average rate?
rate = change in quantity / change in time
What are the three subatomic particles?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Where are the protons and neutrons in an atom?
Nucleus.
Where are the electrons located in an atom?
Electron orbitals surrounding the nucleus.
What mass does a proton have?
1 a.m.u.