Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
Electronegativty
A
The power of an atom to attract pairs of electrons in a covalent bond
2
Q
La chateliers principle
A
If a system in equilibrium is subject to a change the position of equilibrium will move in a direction to oppose the change
3
Q
What affects an equilibrium constant ?
A
ONLY TEMPERATURE
4
Q
Activation energy
A
The minimum energy required to start a reaction by the breaking of bonds
5
Q
Rate of reaction
A
The change in concentration over a given time
6
Q
Half life
A
Time taken for the concentration of reactant to half
7
Q
Rate determining step
A
The slowest step in a reaction mechanism
