Rate of Reaction. Flashcards
Reactions can be either…
Fast or slow.
Name a slow reaction?
Rusting of iron.
Name a moderate speed reaction?
Metal reacting with acid.
Producing gentle stream of bubbles.
Name a really fast reaction?
An explosion.
Over in a fraction of a second.
The rate of reaction depends on 4 things, what are they?
Temp.
Concentration.
Catalyst.
Surface area of solids.
Name another 2 rate of reaction?
Pressure for gases.
Size of solid pieces.
Quickest reaction is shown by?
Line with steepest slope.
Faster reaction goes the sooner it?
Finishes.
Line becomes flat earlier.
Increased rate can be caused by what 4 things?
Increase in temp.
Increase concentration.
Catalyst added.
Solid reactant crushed into smaller bits.
Industrial reactions generally use what?
Catalysts.
High temp and pressure .
