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What factors influence the rate of a reaction?

There are four factors to consider. 

  1. Tempearture 

  2. Surface Area

  3. Concenration/ Pressure 

  4. Catalyst

These factors all ...

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Answered by Alexis A. Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between a period and a group in the periodic table

Groups and periods are just ways to divide and categorise elements in the periodic table according to their properties- be it physical or chemical. A period is the horizontal line and all the elements in ...

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Answered by Zoya K. Chemistry tutor
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Why do branch chained isomers have lower boiling point than straight chain equivalents?

As branching increases the boiling point decreases because there are fewer points of contact. This also means van der Waals forces are weaker in branch chained isomers and thus less energy is required to ...

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Answered by Kishen L. Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?

If a reaction is exothermic, it means that it gives out energy, heating up its surroundings, and so the products have less energy than the reactants.

If a reaction is endothermic, it means that it ...

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What is activation energy?

Activation energy is the amount of energy that the reactants need in order to react and become the products. For example, when burning natural gas (also called methane, or CH4), you need a spar...

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Answered by Oliver N. Chemistry tutor
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