BRAINCAKEThe Rate Constant k
The rate of reaction depends on both the rate constant and the concentration of the reactants. rate = k [NO] 2 [O2] . The larger the value of k the faster the reaction. If the temperature is increased, the molecules have more energy.
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Key terms in this lesson
- activation energy
- The minimum energy that colliding particles must have for a reaction to occur.
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