RoR And Collision Theory Flashcards
What is the definition of the rate of reaction?
The rate of reaction is the speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.
True or False: The rate of reaction is always constant throughout the reaction.
False
What factors can affect the rate of reaction?
Temperature, concentration of reactants, surface area, and the presence of catalysts.
Fill in the blank: According to collision theory, for a reaction to occur, particles must collide with sufficient _____ and proper _____ .
energy; orientation
What is collision theory?
Collision theory states that for a reaction to occur, reactant particles must collide with enough energy and the correct orientation.
Multiple Choice: Which factor does NOT affect the rate of reaction? A) Temperature B) Concentration C) Color D) Surface Area
C) Color
What is the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction?
Increasing temperature generally increases the rate of reaction.
True or False: Catalysts increase the activation energy of a reaction.
False
What is activation energy?
Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
Fill in the blank: The greater the _____ of reactants, the higher the rate of reaction.
concentration
Short Answer: How does surface area affect the rate of reaction?
A larger surface area increases the rate of reaction by allowing more collisions to occur.
True or False: A catalyst is consumed in a chemical reaction.
False
What role do catalysts play in chemical reactions?
Catalysts speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy without being consumed.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following increases the rate of reaction? A) Decreasing concentration B) Increasing temperature C) Using a catalyst D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C
What is the relationship between concentration and the rate of reaction?
As concentration increases, the rate of reaction typically increases.
Fill in the blank: The _____ of reactant particles affects how often they collide.
speed
Short Answer: Why do reactions slow down over time?
Reactions slow down as reactants are consumed and their concentrations decrease.
True or False: Increasing the pressure of gases generally increases the rate of reaction.
True
What is the effect of a catalyst on the energy profile of a reaction?
A catalyst lowers the activation energy, thus changing the energy profile to require less energy for the reaction.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following statements is true? A) All reactions are fast B) All reactions require a catalyst C) Reactions occur at different rates D) Reactions cannot be reversed
C) Reactions occur at different rates
What is the effect of surface area on solid reactants?
Increasing the surface area of solid reactants increases the rate of reaction.
Fill in the blank: The rate of reaction can be measured by the change in _____ or _____ over time.
concentration; mass
Short Answer: What is meant by ‘reaction mechanism’?
A reaction mechanism is the step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs.
True or False: All collisions between particles result in a reaction.
False