Reaction rates and equilibrium
What reaction rates and equilibrium means
Factors affecting rates and Le Chatelier’s principle.
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Which change usually increases the rate of a reaction?
- lowering the temperature
- decreasing concentration
- adding a suitable catalyst
- using larger solid lumps
Working: A catalyst provides a lower-energy pathway, speeding up the reaction.
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Other Stoichiometry & Equilibrium skills in Chemistry, at the same point in the course.
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