Factors Affecting Reaction Rate

Topics

• Collision Theory

• Reaction Rates

• Temperature and Energy

• Concentration and Pressure

• Catalysts

Learning Objectives

• Define the requirements for a successful collision.

• Explain how temperature influences particle kinetic energy.

• Connect collision frequency and energy to reaction rate.

• Describe how a catalyst lowers activation energy.

• Predict how changing temperature, pressure, or concentration affects the reaction rate.

• Collect and analyze experimental data on reaction rates.

Standards Alignment

• HS-PS1-5

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