AOCRR                                                Chemistry – Reaction Rates

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Topic 1: Reaction Rate Factors
     
1.1 Define the term “reaction rate”. ____   ____
     
1.2 Explain how chemical reactions occur and describe two factors that determine the rates of reactions. ____   ____
     
1.3 Describe the effects of temperature, pressure, concentration, and surface area on reaction rates. ____   ____
     
     
Topic 2: Catalysts    
     
2.1 Define the term “catalyst”. ____   ____
     
2.2 Identify a catalyst used at your site. ____   ____
     
2.3 Explain how adsorption catalysts work. ____   ____
     
2.4 Explain how catalysts can become poisoned. ____   ____
     
2.5 Describe how some catalysts work by forming an intermediate product during a reaction. ____   ____
     
     
Topic 3: Equilibrium Reactions    
     
3.1 Define the terms “equilibrium” and “equilibrium point”. ____   ____
     
3.2 Identify and describe a process at your site that involves an equilibrium reaction. ____   ____
     
3.3 Describe the effects of temperature and pressure on an equilibrium reaction. ____    ____
     
3.4 Describe one way that products can be stabilized. ____    ____


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