factors affecting rates of reaction Flashcards
1
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Activation energy
A
amount of energy needed for particles of reactants to start having successful collisions
2
Q
Exothermic reaction
A
releases energy / heat
3
Q
Endothermic reaction
A
needs energy input /heat
4
Q
Which type of reaction needs activation energy
A
endothermic
5
Q
How concentration affects rate of reaction
A
more reacting particles means more collisions
6
Q
how surface area affects rate of reaction
A
more area for collisions to occur
7
Q
How pressure of gases affects rate of reaction
A
reactant particles are squeezed together
8
Q
how temperature affects rate of reaction
A
reactant particles speed up due to more energy
9
Q
how catalyst affects rate of reaction
A
produced activation energy by orienting reactant particles