Kinetics and Activation Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of chemical kinetics?
A
the study of reaction rates
2
Q
What is the transition state?
A
all reactions proceed this state and it is unstable and requires a great deal of energy to produce
3
Q
What is the definition of activation energy?
A
it is the energy required to produce the transition state
4
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
lowers the activation energy of a reaction without changing the Gibbs Free Energy
5
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
they are biological catalysts that increase the rate of the reaction by lowering the activation energy
