Temperature Dependence

Definition

Temperature dependence refers to how a physical property or behavior changes with variations in temperature. In chemistry, it often relates to how equilibrium constants and reaction rates vary with temperature.

Related terms

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

Catalyst:

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed itself.

Le Chatelier's Principle: A principle stating that if an external stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system will adjust to relieve that stress and restore equilibrium.