Rates Of Reaction (UNFINISHED) Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘rate of reaction’
How fast the reactants are going to change into products
How do you work out rate or reaction
Rate = Amount of reactant used
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Time
Or amount of product formed
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Time
What are the factors that affect rate of reaction
1: Temperature
2: Concentration/pressure
3: Surface area
4: Presence or absence of a catalyst
What is the collision theory
For a reaction to happen particles must collide
The more frequent the collisions are the faster the reaction
However for a reaction to happen particles must have the minimum amount of energy required to collide
This is called activation energy