Topic 7: Reaction rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is reaction rate?
A
A measure of how fast a reaction occurs
It is measured by assessing the amount of products over a given time
2
Q
What are four ways to speed up reaction rate?
A
- Stirring
- Temperature
- Reactant concentration
- Surface area increase
3
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
A substance that is added to a chemical reaction to speed up the reaction rate. It is not changed during the reacting nor does it change the amount of product.
4
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
A biological catalyst
