Chemistry Rate Of Reaction
...be answering the above question; this will be done from an investigation into an experiment. In this experiment I will conduct various pre-test so I know what component I will use in my main experiment to get the best and fairest results.
A reaction is a chemical process that occurs between two elements to produce a bi product like thermal energy, light, kinetic energy or another element or a compound
What are the main factors that affect the rate of reaction?
The speed that the reaction takes place is inversely proportional to the time taken for the reaction to finish.
There are two main types of reactions that are most common in the world around us, exothermic reaction one that gives off heat due to bonds being broken, the other is an endothermic reaction, where heat is being taken in due to the construction of new bonds.
Size of particle
The size of the particles that are going to be reacted has a great impact on how long the reaction takes place for. If particles are small there is a larger surface area for the substance to react on thus increasing the probability of a collision, increasing the rate of reaction and decreasing the time of the reaction.
Small surface area large surface area
Another thing that affects the rate of reaction is the atomic structure of the chemical. If we are dealing with elements the electrons on the outer shell determine how well they react, e.g. if the outer shell is full of electrons like neon it has very little intentions to react, but if there is only one electron in the outer shell or seven these elements will be highly reactive. Either to gain or lose an electron.
Pressure
If pressure is exerted onto the reaction it can have different effects. If there is an increase in pressure on the reactant this means that it will result in a increase in...
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