AP Chemistry Flashcards: Reaction Rates
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What is the kinetics of a chemical reaction?
The kinetics of a chemical reaction is defined as the rate at which an amount of reactants is converted to products per unit of time.
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What is the kinetics of a chemical reaction?
The kinetics of a chemical reaction is defined as the rate at which an amount of reactants is converted to products per unit of time.
A substance is added to a reaction that increases the rate without being consumed itself. What is this substance called?
This substance is called a catalyst, which is a factor that influences reaction rates.
List four key factors that influence the rate of a reaction.
The rate of a reaction is influenced by reactant concentrations, temperature, surface area, and catalysts.
How does the stoichiometry of a balanced equation relate to reaction kinetics?
The stoichiometry establishes the proportional relationship between the rate of consumption of reactants and the rate of formation of products.
If you increase the amount of a reactant in a solution, how would you expect the reaction rate to change?
Increasing the reactant concentration generally increases the rate of the reaction.
What is the relationship between experimental parameters and the rate of a chemical reaction?
The rate of a chemical reaction is influenced by and can be controlled through various experimental parameters, such as temperature and concentration.
Define reaction rate in terms of reactants and products.
Reaction rate is the speed at which reactants are converted to products per unit of time.
What determines the relative rates of change for reactant and product concentrations?
The rates of change of reactant and product concentrations are determined by the stoichiometry in the balanced chemical equation.
A reaction between a solid and a liquid proceeds faster when the solid is ground into a fine powder. Which factor influencing reaction rate does this demonstrate?
This demonstrates the influence of surface area on the reaction rate.
Beyond specific factors like temperature and catalysts, what other general category can affect reaction rates?
Other environmental factors can also influence the rate of a chemical reaction.