Topic 1: Rates Flashcards
1
Q
An exothermic reaction is when heat energy is…
A
Released
2
Q
An endothermic reaction is when heat energy is…
A
Absorbed
3
Q
Describe four ways of speeding up a chemical reaction
A
-increase temperature
-decrease particle size
-increase concentration
-add a catalyst
4
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
A catalyst found in living things
5
Q
What is a catalyst used for?
A
To speed up reactions