Kinetics and Equilibrium

Question 1

What is kinetics?

Answer 1

Kinetics is the branch of chemistry concerned with the rate and mechanisms of chemical reactions.

Question 2

What is an effective collision?

Answer 2

An effective collision is one in which the colliding particles approach each other at the proper angle and with the proper amount of energy.

Question 3

What factors affect the rate of a reaction?

Answer 3

The factors that affect the rate of a reaction are:

1. Nature of reactants – Ionic compounds tend to react faster than covalent compounds do.
2. Temperature
3. Presence of a catalyst
4. Surface area
5. Concentration
6. Pressure (only for gaseous reactants)