Rates Of Reaction (UNFINISHED) Flashcards

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What is the definition of ‘rate of reaction’

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How fast the reactants are going to change into products

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How do you work out rate or reaction

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Rate = Amount of reactant used
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Time
Or amount of product formed
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Time

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What are the factors that affect rate of reaction

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1: Temperature
2: Concentration/pressure
3: Surface area
4: Presence or absence of a catalyst

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What is the collision theory

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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

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