Chapter 6

Chemical Reactions

Rates of reaction, catalysts, reversible reactions and redox — with an interactive exercise.

Chemical Reactions covers reaction rates, reversible reactions and redox.

Reactions go faster with higher temperature, higher concentration, smaller particle size (more surface area), or a catalyst (which speeds up a reaction without being used up). A reversible reaction is shown by the ⇌ symbol.

Remember

  • Faster rate: hotter, more concentrated, smaller pieces, catalyst.
  • Oxidation = gain of oxygen; reduction = loss of oxygen.

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