Rates of Reaction |
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Some chemical reactions, such as the rusting of a nail, are relatively slow - although maybe not slow enough. Other reactions - an explosion for example - are extremely fast. Why are some reactions essentially instantaneous while others take so long it appears as though nothing happens at all? This unit introduces the concept of reaction rates - how reaction rates can be measured and calculated. You will learn about the collision theory which provides the basis for our understanding of why reactions occur at different rates, and how the speed of a reaction can be altered. |
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Lesson |
Topics |
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Introduction1.1 An Introduction to Chemical Kinetics |
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The Collision Theory and Reaction Mechanisms2.1 The Collision Theory |
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Activation Energy & Potential Energy Diagrams3.1 Activation Energy |
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Factors Influencing Reaction Rates4.1 The Nature of the Reactants |