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Rate of Reaction

Definition

The rate of reaction refers to how quickly reactants are transformed into products during a chemical reaction. Temperature has a significant influence on this rate.

Analogy

Think of rate of reaction as cars traveling on a highway. When it's warm outside, cars move faster because drivers are more active and respond quickly to changes on the road.

Related terms

Catalyst: A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. It's like having an express lane on the highway that helps cars reach their destination faster.

Reaction Kinetics: Reaction kinetics is the study of how different factors, such as temperature, concentration, and catalysts, affect the rate at which reactions occur.

Collision Theory: Collision theory explains that for a chemical reaction to occur, particles must collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation. It's like cars needing to collide at the right speed and angle on the highway to cause an accident.