Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
Investigate how concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts influence reaction rates.
Key Questions
- Predict how changes in concentration, temperature, or surface area will affect a reaction rate.
- Explain the molecular basis for why these factors influence reaction speed.
- Design an experiment to test the effect of a specific factor on a reaction rate.
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