Chemical Kinetics Flashcards
study of the rate at
which chemical
reactions occur and,
in effect, their
mechanisms
Chemical Kinetics
the rate over the entirety of the reaction
Average rate
the rate rate at a specific time in a reaction)
Instantaneous rate
instantaneous rate at the
beginning of a reaction
Initial rate
For a chemical reaction to occur and
products to form, the reactants must
________ and ___-_____ with each other.
interact and collide
is also concerned about the probability of
particles colliding within a given space given a specific set of conditions.
Collision theory
conditions that must be met in collision theory
- The interacting/colliding particles must have
the proper orientation. - The interacting/colliding particles must
collide with sufficient energy.
Rate of reaction will be _________ at low activation energy
Faster
Rate of reaction will be _________ at high activation energy
Slower
For a chemical reaction to occur, the interacting
particles must collide with the ___________ and _________
right orientation and sufficient energy
Factors that Affect Reaction Rate
- Concentration
- Surface Area
- Temperature
- Catalysts and Inhibitors
refers to the number of particles
in a given space/volume.
Concentration
refers to the area that is
exposed and available for collisions. We can
alter reaction rate by changing this
Surface area
The average speed (kinetic energy) of particles is related to the
Temperature
are chemical substances that can
increase or decrease the rate of a chemical reaction, respectively.
Catalysts and inhibitors