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What is the effect of increasing the concentration of reactants on the reaction rate?
What is the effect of increasing the concentration of reactants on the reaction rate?
What is the role of catalysts in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of catalysts in a chemical reaction?
What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the reaction rate?
What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the reaction rate?
What determines the overall reaction rate in a reaction mechanism?
What determines the overall reaction rate in a reaction mechanism?
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What is the minimum energy required for a reaction to occur?
What is the minimum energy required for a reaction to occur?
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What is the effect of increasing the surface area of reactants on the reaction rate?
What is the effect of increasing the surface area of reactants on the reaction rate?
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What is the purpose of reaction rate expressions?
What is the purpose of reaction rate expressions?
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What is the effect of increasing the pressure on the reaction rate for gases?
What is the effect of increasing the pressure on the reaction rate for gases?
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Study Notes
Factors Affecting Chemical Reaction Rate
Concentration
- Increasing the concentration of reactants increases the reaction rate
- More reactant molecules are available for collision, resulting in a higher probability of successful collisions
Temperature
- Increasing the temperature increases the reaction rate
- Higher temperatures provide more energy for reactant molecules, increasing the frequency and success of collisions
Surface Area
- Increasing the surface area of reactants increases the reaction rate
- More reactant molecules are exposed, increasing the probability of successful collisions
Catalysts
- Catalysts increase the reaction rate without being consumed by the reaction
- Catalysts lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur
Pressure
- Increasing the pressure increases the reaction rate (for gases)
- Higher pressure forces reactant molecules closer together, increasing the frequency of collisions
Collision Theory
- Chemical reactions occur when reactant molecules collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation
- The frequency and success of collisions determine the reaction rate
Activation Energy
- The minimum energy required for a reaction to occur
- Reactions with higher activation energy have slower reaction rates
Rate-Determining Step
- The slowest step in a reaction mechanism determines the overall reaction rate
- Catalysts can target the rate-determining step to increase the reaction rate
Reaction Rate Expressions
- Mathematical expressions that describe the reaction rate in terms of reactant concentrations and rate constants
- Used to predict and analyze reaction rates under different conditions
Factors Affecting Chemical Reaction Rate
- Increasing reactant concentration increases reaction rate because more molecules are available for collision, resulting in a higher probability of successful collisions
- Temperature increase boosts reaction rate as higher temperatures provide more energy for reactant molecules, increasing the frequency and success of collisions
- Larger surface area of reactants increases reaction rate because more reactant molecules are exposed, increasing the probability of successful collisions
- Catalysts increase reaction rate without being consumed by the reaction, and lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur
- Pressure increase (for gases) boosts reaction rate as higher pressure forces reactant molecules closer together, increasing the frequency of collisions
Collision Theory
- Chemical reactions occur when reactant molecules collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation
- Reaction rate is determined by the frequency and success of collisions between reactant molecules
Activation Energy
- Minimum energy required for a reaction to occur, and reactions with higher activation energy have slower reaction rates
- Activation energy can be lowered by catalysts to increase reaction rate
Rate-Determining Step
- The slowest step in a reaction mechanism determines the overall reaction rate, and catalysts can target this step to increase reaction rate
- Rate-determining step is the slowest point in a reaction, and understanding it is crucial to optimizing reaction rates
Reaction Rate Expressions
- Mathematical expressions that describe reaction rate in terms of reactant concentrations and rate constants
- Used to predict and analyze reaction rates under different conditions, and to optimize reaction rates for desired outcomes
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Explore the factors that influence the rate of chemical reactions, including concentration, temperature, and surface area. Learn how these factors impact the frequency and success of molecular collisions.