Chemistry Chapter: Reaction Rates
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What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

  • To increase the temperature of the reaction
  • To decrease the concentration of reactants
  • To lower the activation energy required for the reaction (correct)
  • To be consumed during the reaction

How do enzymes function as catalysts in biological reactions?

  • By stabilizing the products of the reaction
  • By breaking down reactants into smaller components
  • By increasing the volume of reactant molecules
  • By aligning reactant molecules for better collisions (correct)

What is a characteristic feature of enzymes?

  • They are temperature-sensitive and specialized (correct)
  • They function optimally at a fixed temperature regardless of conditions
  • They are insensitive to temperature changes
  • They can be produced in unlimited quantities

What role does salivary amylase play in digestion?

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What would likely happen to chemical reactions in living organisms without enzymes?

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What defines the rate of a chemical reaction?

<p>The speed or slowness of reactants turning into products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example demonstrates a low reaction rate?

<p>The rusting of a bicycle chain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is activation energy?

<p>The minimum kinetic energy needed for particles to collide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of chemical reactions?

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How can the rate of a reaction be increased?

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What effect does temperature have on reaction rates?

<p>Increases the average kinetic energy and collision frequency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of increased surface area in a reaction?

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What role does a catalyst play in a chemical reaction?

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What effect does increasing temperature have on the reaction rate?

<p>Increases the reaction rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is concentration defined in the context of reactions?

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Why does increasing surface area lead to a higher reaction rate?

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What is the relationship between reaction rate and concentration?

<p>Higher concentration typically increases the reaction rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to increase surface area?

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What role do catalysts play in chemical reactions?

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How does the physical state of a substance affect its concentration?

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Which statement correctly explains the relationship between particle collisions and reaction rates?

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Flashcards

Rate of reaction

How quickly or slowly reactants turn into products

High reaction rate

A reaction that happens quickly

Low reaction rate

A reaction that happens slowly

Collision Theory

Particles must collide with sufficient energy to react

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Activation energy

Minimum kinetic energy needed for a reaction

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Increasing collisions

One way to increase reaction rate by increasing the number of collisions

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Increasing kinetic energy

Another way to increase reaction rate by bumping particles with more force

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Temperature's effect on reaction rate

Higher temperature leads to more frequent and energetic collisions.

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Catalyst

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up in the reaction.

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Enzyme

A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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Temperature sensitivity of enzymes

Enzymes work best at specific temperatures; high or low temperatures can slow or stop enzyme activity.

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Importance of enzymes

Enzymes are vital for many chemical reactions in living organisms, allowing them to sustain life.

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Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate

Increasing temperature increases reaction rate, while decreasing temperature decreases reaction rate.

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Concentration and Reaction Rate

Higher reactant concentration usually leads to a faster reaction rate because there are more molecules to collide.

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Concentration Definition

Concentration is the amount of solute dissolved in a given volume of solution, measured in g/L.

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Surface Area and Reaction Rate

Increasing surface area increases reaction rate by exposing more particles to collide.

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Surface Area Example

Smaller particles have a greater total surface area than larger particles of the same mass.

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Reaction Rate Increase by Surface Area

Increasing surface area speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction.

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Collision and Reactions

Chemical reactions occur when particles collide. The more collisions, the higher the reaction rate.

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Study Notes

Factors Affecting Reaction Rate

  • Rate of reaction: How quickly reactants turn into products
  • Fast reaction = high reaction rate
  • Slow reaction = low reaction rate
    • Examples: explosion (fast), rusting (slow)

Collision Theory

  • Reactions occur when particles collide
  • Particles must collide with sufficient energy for reaction to occur
  • Activation energy: Minimum kinetic energy needed for reaction
    • Particles need enough energy to break bonds in reactants

Factors Affecting Reaction Rate (Main Four)

  • Temperature:

    • Higher temperature = more energy = faster movement of particles = more frequent collisions = faster reaction
    • Lower temperature = less energy = slower movement of particles = fewer collisions = slower reaction

  • Concentration:

    • Higher concentration = more particles in a given volume = more frequent collisions = faster reaction
    • Lower concentration = fewer particles = fewer collisions = slower reaction

  • Surface Area:

    • Larger surface area = more exposed particles = more frequent collisions = faster reaction
    • Smaller surface area = fewer exposed particles = fewer collisions = slower reaction

  • Catalysts:

    • Substances that speed up reaction rate without being consumed
    • Catalysts lower activation energy, making reactions easier
    • Enzymes: Biological catalysts in living organisms (e.g., salivary amylase)

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This quiz explores the factors affecting reaction rates in chemical processes. Key concepts include collision theory, the impact of temperature, concentration, and surface area on reaction speed. Test your understanding of how these elements influence the rate at which reactants convert to products.

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