Factors Affecting Reaction Rates: Surface Area and Temperature
Students will investigate how changes in surface area and temperature influence the rate of chemical reactions.
Key Questions
- Analyze how increasing surface area affects the frequency of effective collisions.
- Explain why increasing temperature significantly increases reaction rates.
- Compare the effect of temperature and concentration on reaction rate.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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