topic 6 - the rate and extent of chemical change Flashcards
1
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rate of reaction
A
how fast the reactants are changed into the products
temp
conc
surface area
catalyst
2
Q
catalyst
A
a catalyst is a substance which can speed up a reaction without being changed or used up
3
Q
reversible reaction
A
a reversible reaction is one where the products of the reaction can themselves react to produce the original reactants
4
Q
le chatelier’s principle
A
Le chatelier’s principle is the idea that if you change the conditions of a reversible reaction at equilibrium, the system will try to counteract the change.
