Kinetics Flashcards
1
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Define the term activation energy
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Minimum energy required for a reaction to occur
2
Q
Explain collision theory
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Collisions will only occur if particles have:
Sufficient energy
Correct orientation
3
Q
Why do most collisions lead to no reactions?
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4
Q
Describe the Maxwell Boltzmann distribution graph
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5
Q
Define rate of reaction
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Change in concentration over time
6
Q
How does change in temperature affect the rate of reaction?
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7
Q
Describe how temperature affects the Maxwell Boltzmann graph
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8
Q
How does change in concentration affect the rate of reaction?
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9
Q
Describe how concentration changes the Maxwell Boltzmann graph
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10
Q
Explain how a catalyst works
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11
Q
How does adding a catalyst affect the rate of reaction?
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12
Q
Describe how the addition of a catalyst changes the Maxwell Boltzmann graph
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