R2.2 How Fast? The Rate of Chemical Change
Define reaction rate and apply collision theory, explain how temperature, concentration, surface area and catalysts affect rate, and determine rate equations and activation energy using the Arrhenius equation.
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Rate of Reaction · Measuring Rate · Collision Theory · Collision Theory and Factors
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Factors Affecting Rate · Maxwell-Boltzmann · Activation Energy · Energy Profiles
The Shortcut MoleculeSign up
Catalysts · Catalysts & Maxwell-Boltzmann
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Reaction Mechanisms · Rate-Determining Step · Multi-Step Energy Profiles · Molecularity
The Mathematics of SpeedSign up
Rate Equations · Reaction Order · Order from Data · Order from Graphs
Why Temperature Changes EverythingSign up
Rate Constant & Temperature · Arrhenius Equation · Ea from ln k vs 1/T · Arrhenius Factor A