Reaction Rates Unlocked : Definition, Explanation, Analogies, and Applications

The video tutorial explains the concept of the rate of reaction, which is the change in concentration of reactants or products over time. It introduces the components of the rate equation and provides an example using the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid. The tutorial discusses various methods to measure the rate of reaction, such as changes in color, pH, volume, and pressure. An analogy with a moving car is used to further illustrate the concept, comparing the rate of reaction to the speed of a car, which is the distance covered over time.

What happens when magnesium is added to hydrochloric acid?

How is the rate of reaction related to the amount of reactant consumed?