Question

Give an overview of chemical kinetics

Answer 1

Chemical Kinetics is the study of the rates of Chemical reactions.

In this there is investigation of the experimental conditions which influence the speed of a chemical reaction. There is also construction of mathematical model which can describe the characteristics of a chemical reaction.

There are various factors which affects the rate of reaction.

1. Nature of reactants
2. Physical state
3. Surface area of solids
4. Concentration
5. Temperature
6. Catalysts
7. Pressure
8. Presence of light

The mathematical expression of the rate equation is given by:-

Rate=K[A]^x[B]^y

Where x,y are constants for each reactant. [A] and [B] are molar concentrations of reactants.