Reaction Rates Vocab v2

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Part of the graph labeled 'C'

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Activated Complex

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Role of a catalyst?

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Decrease C

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Equilibrium:

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Rate of forward & reverse reactions are equal.

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Free energy

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Energy available to do work

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Entropy

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Measure of disorder in a reaction

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Reversible reaction

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A reaction that can go in the forward and reverse direction simultaneously.

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Enthalpy

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Measure of energy change during a reaction.

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Nonspontaneous reaction

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Favors the reverse reaction rate

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Activation energy

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Energy needed to start the reaction.

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Spontaneous reaction

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Favors product formation