1: Reaction time Flashcards
1
Q
What is reaction time?
A
the time taken between a reaction starting and stopping
2
Q
When does a reaction stop?
A
when one of the reactants is all used up
3
Q
What is the limiting reactant in the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid?
A
Magnesium
4
Q
What are continuous variables?
A
Variable that can have any value
5
Q
What happens to the reaction time as more of the limiting reactant is added?
A
It increases
6
Q
What does it mean when something is in ‘excess’?
A
A reactant that is not all used up in a reaction that uses all of the other reactant up is said to be in excess
