key term - Hypothetical Reaction

Definition

A hypothetical reaction refers to an imaginary or theoretical chemical reaction that is used to study the behavior of reactants and products under certain conditions. It helps to understand how changes in concentrations, temperature, or other factors affect the overall reaction.

Related terms

Stoichiometry:

This term relates to the quantitative relationship between the amounts of reactants and products in a chemical equation.

Activation Energy:

It represents the minimum energy required for a reaction to occur, often depicted as an energy barrier that reactant particles must overcome.

Collisions Theory: This theory explains that chemical reactions occur when reacting particles collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation.