Types & Rates of Chemical Reactions

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What effect does increasing the concentration of reactants have on the reaction rate?

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Increasing the concentration increases the reaction rate.

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Which material burns the fastest in open air?

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A pile of wood chips burns the fastest.

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What type of chemical reaction is represented by the equation NaCl + AgF → NaF + AgCl?

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This is a double replacement reaction.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions.

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What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?

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Atoms are never lost or gained, just rearranged.

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Define a synthesis reaction.

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a catalyst?

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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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Explain the concept of activation energy.

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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.