Reaction Rates and Exothermic vs Endothermic

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What is Activation Energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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What effect does increasing temperature have on the rate of reaction?

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Increasing temperature generally increases the rate of reaction.

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What is a Catalyst?

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

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How does Surface Area affect reaction rates?

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Increasing the surface area of reactants increases the rate of reaction by allowing more collisions to occur.

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What is the difference between Exothermic and Endothermic reactions?

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Exothermic reactions release heat, while Endothermic reactions absorb heat.

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What is Chemical Potential Energy?

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The energy stored in the chemical bonds of a substance.

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What is the role of Concentration in reaction rates?

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Increasing the concentration of reactants generally increases the rate of reaction.

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What is the significance of the X-axis and Y-axis in a reaction energy graph?

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The X-axis typically represents the progress of the reaction, while the Y-axis represents the energy of the system.

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What does it mean if a reaction is classified as Endothermic?

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It means that the reaction absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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What does it mean if a reaction is classified as Exothermic?

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It means that the reaction releases energy to its surroundings.