Rates of Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
Reaction rate:
A
Speed of chemical change
2
Q
Catalyst:
A
Substance that increases reaction speed without being consumed
3
Q
Activation energy:
A
Minimum energy required for a reaction to occur
4
Q
Collision theory:
A
Explains how chemical reactions happen
5
Q
Temperature:
A
Increases reaction rate by raising particle energy
6
Q
Concentration:
A
Higher concentration increases collision frequency
7
Q
Surface area:
A
Larger surface increases reaction rate
8
Q
Inhibitor:
A
Substance that slows down a chemical reaction
