Reaction Rate
Definition
The reaction rate is a measure of how fast a chemical reaction occurs.
Analogy
Imagine running a race. Your speed during that race is similar to the reaction rate - it measures how quickly you're moving towards your goal (the finish line or completion of your chemical reaction).
Related terms
Rate Determining Step: This is like your slowest mile in a marathon—it’s what determines your overall pace or 'reaction rate'.
Catalyst: A catalyst in chemistry works similarly to having wind at your back during a race—it helps speed up reactions without being consumed itself.
Product Formation Rate: It's like counting number of runners crossing finish line per unit time.
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When conducting a reaction, its reaction rate increased by a factor of 9 as the concentration of B tripled. What order is the reaction for B?
How does increasing the concentration help increase the reaction rate?
When more particles have a greater energy than it's activation energy, what happens to the reaction rate?
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