Understanding Rates of Reaction

Front

Speed of a chemical reaction

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Rate of Reaction

Front

Temperature, concentration, surface area, pressure, and catalysts

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Factors Affecting Rate

Front

Higher temperature, faster reaction

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Temperature Effect

Front

Higher concentration, faster reaction

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Concentration Effect

Front

Larger surface area, faster reaction

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Surface Area Effect

Front

Speeds up reaction without being consumed

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Catalyst Role

Front

Minimum energy needed for reaction

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Activation Energy

Front

Particles must collide to react

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Collision Theory

Front

mol/L/s or M/s

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Reaction Rate Units

Front

Change in concentration over time

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Measuring Reaction Rate