Reaction kinetics Flashcards
1
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Rate equation def?
A
An equation showing the relationship between the rate constant and the concentrations of the species that effect the rate of reaction
2
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Rate constant def?
A
The proportionality constant [k] in a rate equation
3
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Order of reaction def?
A
The power to which the concentration of the reactant is raised in the rate equation
4
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Half-life def?
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The time taken for the amount/concentration of the limiting reactant in a reaction to decrease to half its initial value
5
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Homogeneous catalyst def?
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The type of catalysis in which the catalyst and reactants are in the same phase/physical state.
6
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Heterogeneous catalyst def?
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The type of catalysis in which the catalyst is in a different phase/physical state to the reactants
