Reaction Kinetics: The essentials

In this simulation, you will be introduced to the basic concepts of reaction kinetics in chemistry. Kinetics deal with the rate of a chemical reaction, that is, how fast it goes.

Remember that you can access the theory section at any time from your LabPad while playing the simulation.

Below is a list of all the relevant theory pages you will need on your way:

• Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
• Reaction rate
  • Initial rate and instantaneous rate
  • Factors that affect the reaction rate
  • Catalyst
• Collision theory

• Energy diagram

  • Arrhenius equation
  • Endothermic and exothermic reactions

• References