Kinetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
A substance added to a reaction to increase the reaction rate without being consumed/participating in the reaction
1
Q
Which parameter does a catalyst affect?
A
It lowers the activation energy required for the reaction to start
2
Q
What equation is used to determine new activation energy?
In the presence of a catalyst
A
Arrhenius equation
3
Q
Reaction order if adding doubles reaction rate?
A
First
4
Q
Reaction order if adding quadruples reaction rate?
A
Second
5
Q
How can you determine overall reaction order?
A
The sum of orders of reactants
6
Q
What is the general formula for a reactions rate law?
A
k[A]m[B]n
Where m is the order of A and n is the order of B
