Rates of Reactions

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How can chemical reactions occur?

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Quickly or slowly

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If a chemical reaction is ENDOTHERMIC, the temperature would...

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decrease

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What is the part of the chemical equation in green called? Fe + S --> FeS

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reactants

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What effect does increasing the surface area of a reactant have on the rate of reaction?

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It increases the rate of reaction

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In an endothermic reaction, energy is...

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absorbed

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process where reactants transform into products.

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Define exothermic reaction.

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A reaction that releases energy, usually in the form of heat.

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What factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Temperature, concentration, surface area, and presence of catalysts.

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What is a catalyst?

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

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Explain the term 'activation energy'.

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.