Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
Investigate how concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts influence reaction speed.
Key Questions
- Predict how changing temperature or concentration will affect the rate of a given reaction.
- Explain the role of collision theory in understanding reaction rates.
- Compare the effect of surface area on the reaction rate of solids and liquids.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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