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Which of these are different types of evidence of chemical reactions? (Select all that apply)
Which of these are different types of evidence of chemical reactions? (Select all that apply)
- Color Change (correct)
- Formation of a Precipitate (correct)
- Formation of Gas (correct)
- Temperature Change (correct)
- None of the above
What is it called when two liquids form to become a solid?
What is it called when two liquids form to become a solid?
Precipitate
What happens to molecules when you raise the temperature of a system?
What happens to molecules when you raise the temperature of a system?
They bounce around more and have more energy.
How does increasing concentration affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does increasing concentration affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How can surface area affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How can surface area affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What do inhibitors do in a chemical reaction?
What do inhibitors do in a chemical reaction?
Formation of a smell is NOT evidence of a chemical reaction.
Formation of a smell is NOT evidence of a chemical reaction.
Can a reaction have more than one evidence?
Can a reaction have more than one evidence?
The more molecules that collide together, the more it increases the rate of a chemical reaction.
The more molecules that collide together, the more it increases the rate of a chemical reaction.
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Study Notes
Evidence of Chemical Reactions
- Types of Evidence include color change, formation of a precipitate, formation of gas, and temperature change.
- Color Change: Indicates that substances often undergo color transformation during a chemical reaction.
- Precipitate: A solid formed when two liquids react; this solid is a key indicator of a chemical reaction.
Factors Affecting Rates of Chemical Reactions
- Temperature: Increasing temperature enhances molecular energy, leading to more frequent and intense collisions between molecules, thus speeding up the reaction.
- Concentration: A higher concentration results in more particles in a system, increasing the likelihood of collisions and accelerating the reaction rate.
- Surface Area: Increasing the surface area of solid reactants exposes more particles to collisions, enhancing the rate of reaction as more particles interact with one another.
Role of Catalysts and Inhibitors
- Catalysts: Substances that lower the activation energy required for a reaction, facilitating faster reactions without being consumed.
- Inhibitors: Compounds that slow down or halt chemical reactions, allowing for more controlled processes and preventing the depletion of reactants.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Formation of Smell: The emergence of a smell is considered evidence of a chemical reaction.
- Multiple Evidence: A single reaction may exhibit multiple forms of evidence, signifying its occurrence.
- Molecular Collisions: An increase in the frequency of molecular collisions directly correlates with an increased rate of chemical reactions.
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