What is Kinetics?

Kinetics is the study of the rate or speed at which reactions occur.

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A reaction is the breaking and reforming of bonds to make new products.​

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In order for a reaction to occur, reactant particles must collide.

Collision Theory

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Collision Theory

Particles must collide with the following

Proper Amount of Energy​

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Proper Orientation​/ alignment / direction

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*When these two conditions are met, there will be an Effective Collision​

This factor we really can't change if we have a set reaction type.

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Nature of Reactant

Concentration

Pressure

Temperature

Surface Area

Catalyst