Kinetics and Collision Theory
An exploration of the factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions using collision theory. Students will analyse Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curves.
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An exploration of the factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions using collision theory. Students will analyse Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curves.
Key Questions
- How do concentration, pressure, and temperature affect reaction rates?
- What is the significance of activation energy in collision theory?
- How does a catalyst increase the rate of a reaction without being consumed?
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