What factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

  1. Temperature
  2. Reactant concentrations
  3. Surface area of solid reactants
  4. Presence/absence of a catalyst

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How can you measure the rate of a reaction?

By determining the rate at which a product, such as a gas, is formed.

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What does this practical investigate?

How the concentration of hydrochloric acid affects the rate of reaction with magnesium.

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What is measured to determine the rate of reaction?

The volume of hydrogen gas produced over time.

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Why does increased concentration increase rate of reaction?

More particle collisions per unit time at higher concentrations.

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What does a catalyst do?

Increases the rate of a chemical reaction but is not used up.

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