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2 H 2 + O 2 → 2 H 2 O. +. Identify the factors that could affect the rate of a chemical reaction. Use the Collision Theory to explain the factors influencing the rate of a reaction. Explain the effect these factors have on the shape of a kinetic energy distribution curve.
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Identify the factors that could affect the rate of a chemical reaction. • Use the Collision Theory to explain the factors influencing the rate of a reaction. • Explain the effect these factors have on the shape of a kinetic energy distribution curve.
Factors Affecting Reaction Rates • temperature • concentration or pressure of a reactant • surface area (particle size) • presence/absence of a catalyst. • nature of the reactants
Effect of Particle Size (surface area) Rate of reaction increases with increased surface area(crushing, grinding) . More particles involved, more frequent collisions.
Effect of Concentration Rate of reaction increases with increased concentration (mol/L) of particles. Moreparticles with activation energy - more chances of a successful collision.
Effect of Pressure Only affects reaction rates of gaseous reactions. Rate of reaction increases with decreased volume of the container - mimics higher [ ]. Closer particles – more chance of collisions.
Effects of a Temperature Change Rate of reaction increases with increased temperature. MoreKEperparticles – more frequentcollisions and moreEA.
Effect of the Nature of Reactants 1. Comparing reactions with similar compounds: Less bonds to break, faster the reaction. 2 NO(g) + O2(g) → 2 NO2(g) 2 C8H18(g) + 25 O2(g) → 16 CO2(g) + 18 H2O(g)
2. Comparing reactions with similar bond numbers: Covalent bonds takes longer to break than aqueous. (aq) are already separated into ions, so are instantaneous. H2(g) + I2(g) → 2 HI(g) KNO3(aq) + NaI(aq) → KI(aq) + 2 NaNO3(aq)
KNO3(aq) + NaI(aq)→ KI(aq) + NaNO3(aq) Na+ K+ I- NO3-
3. Comparing similar compounds and similar bond numbers: (g) faster> (l) > (s) • Stronger IMF to overcome • Less KE per particle • Less collisions • Less Surface area
Effect of Catalysts A catalyst speeds up or starts a reaction by lowering the activation energy. • Does not alter products or ΔH. • Not involved in the overall chemical reaction • Appears unchanged. Enzymes are known as biological catalysts. An inhibitor is the opposite of a catalyst.
Things that increase reaction rate: • increased surface area • increased concentration • increased pressure • increased temperature • fewer bonds, aqueous or gas states • catalyst To decrease reaction rate - do the opposite....