GCSE Chemistry - Rates of Reaction #46
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Chemical reactions can have different rates, ranging from slow processes like rusting to fast reactions like explosions, which can be measured in grams or cm cubed per second. Rates of reaction can be calculated using the equation rate = quantity of reactants used / time taken or rate = quantity of products formed / time taken, with time measured in seconds, and can be represented graphically to show how reaction rates change over time and expressed in units like moles per minute.
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- Chemical reactions can occur at different speeds, ranging from slow processes like rusting to rapid reactions such as explosions. The rate of a reaction is quantified by monitoring how fast reactants are consumed or products are generated, often measured in grams or cubic centimeters per second.
- Calculating reaction rates involves dividing the amount of reactants used or products formed by the time taken, expressed as a ratio such as reactant quantity per time unit. Graphs can visually depict these changes, showing reactant mass decreasing rapidly then stabilizing, while product volume rises quickly before reaching a plateau. Rates can be denoted in alternative units like moles per minute, determined by dividing the quantity by the time elapsed.
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Recent questions
How are chemical reaction rates measured?
By tracking reactant usage or product formation speed.
What equation is used to calculate reaction rates?
Rate = quantity of reactants used / time taken.
How can reaction rates be illustrated graphically?
Graphs show reactant mass decrease and product volume increase.
In what units can reaction rates be expressed?
Rates can be expressed in moles per minute.
What is an example of calculating reaction rate?
If 180 cm cubed of hydrogen is produced in 2 minutes, the rate would be 1.5 cm cubed per second.
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