Collision theory Flashcards
1
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Collision theory summary…
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particles move. for a reaction to take place, the particles must collide (bump into eachother) with enough energy. the minimum energy needed for a reaction is called the ACTIVATION ENERGY
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Reaction rate
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The speed in which a chemical reaction can take place
3
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What are the different factors of reaction rates?
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- temperature
- surface area
- concentration
- catalysts
4
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What do catalysts do in reaction rates
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A catalyst works by lowering the amount of energy needed to start the reaction. They lower the ACTIVATION ENERGY!
