Equilibrium And Reaction Rates Flashcards
How does the concentration affect the reaction rate?
This is only in reactants in solution or gaseous phase. If the number of particles in an area is increased then the number of collisions will also increase.
How does the nature of reactants affect the reaction rate?
Ionic reactions are rapid, they don’t involve the breaking of bonds or electron transfer between reacting particles.
Molecular reactions are slow since they involve bond breaking and bond formation. Collisions often unsuccessful at room temperature because of the insufficient activation energy.
How does surface area affect the rate of reaction?
If a substance has a greater surface area exposed to the other reactants there is an increased frequency of collisions, resulting in an increased reaction rate.
