rates of reaction Flashcards
1
Q
what is the rate of reaction
A
how fast the reactants are changed into products.
2
Q
On a graph , what does the steeper line represent?
A
Represents faster rate of reaction
3
Q
what is collision theory?
A
A reaction will only take place when particles collide
4
Q
what is the activation energy?
A
The minimum amount of energy required
5
Q
What are some factors that affect the rate of reaction
A
Temperature , concentration of a solution , surface area of a solid or whether a catalyst is used
6
Q
What happens when the temperature increases?
A
The particles move faster
7
Q
what happens when the particles move faster?
A
They collide more frequently
