Rates of reaction Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
reaction rate
A
a measure of how quickly a reaction takes place
2
Q
catalyst
A
a substance that increases the rate of the reaction but itself remains unchanged at the end of the reaction
3
Q
enzymes
A
protein molecules that act as biological catalysts
4
Q
collision theory
A
theory that states a chemical reaction takes place when particles of reactants collide with efficient energy to intiate the reaction
5
Q
absorbtion
A
attachment of molecules to a solid surface
