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Why do smaller particles of solid reactants increase the reaction rate?
Why do smaller particles of solid reactants increase the reaction rate?
- They change the concentration of the reactants
- They provide more surface area for the reactants to interact (correct)
- They reduce the surface area for the reactants to interact
- They lower the temperature of the reaction
What is the effect of increasing the reactant concentration on the reaction rate?
What is the effect of increasing the reactant concentration on the reaction rate?
- It slows down the reaction
- It makes the reaction happen faster (correct)
- It has no effect on the reaction rate
- It depends on the temperature of the reaction
How do higher temperatures affect the reaction rate?
How do higher temperatures affect the reaction rate?
- They have no effect on the reaction rate
- They speed up the reaction by making reactant molecules move faster (correct)
- They change the reactant concentration
- They slow down the reaction by making reactant molecules move slower
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What is the relationship between particle size and reaction rate?
What is the relationship between particle size and reaction rate?
What is the significance of understanding chemical reactions in household and personal care products?
What is the significance of understanding chemical reactions in household and personal care products?
How do chemical reactions contribute to the development of personal care products?
How do chemical reactions contribute to the development of personal care products?
What is the importance of understanding chemical reactions in household cleaning products?
What is the importance of understanding chemical reactions in household cleaning products?
Why is chemistry essential in the development of cosmetics?
Why is chemistry essential in the development of cosmetics?
What is the role of chemistry in the development of pharmaceuticals?
What is the role of chemistry in the development of pharmaceuticals?
Study Notes
Factors Affecting Chemical Reaction
- Smaller particle size of solid reactants increases reaction rate due to increased surface area, leading to more collisions between reactants.
- Higher reactant concentration speeds up reactions as it increases the number of collisions between reactant molecules.
- Elevated temperatures accelerate reactions by increasing the kinetic energy of reactant molecules, thus boosting the frequency of successful collisions.
- Presence of a catalyst enhances reaction rate by providing an alternative reaction pathway with lower activation energy, without being consumed in the process.
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Test your knowledge of the factors that influence chemical reaction rates, including particle size, concentration, temperature, and catalysts. Learn how these factors affect the frequency of collisions between reactants and the overall reaction rate.
