Factors that effect the

speed of a reaction....
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What is a chemical reaction?

When the reactants have been chemically

changed into new products.
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How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
Is this a
chemical
reaction?
Year 7, how do
I know if it
is a chemical
reaction?
Do some
research
to nd out!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been a change
in: colour!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions causing colour changes!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been a change
in: smell!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions producing smells!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been a
change in:
temperature!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions causing temperature changes!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been a
change in: form!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions causing change of form!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been: a
production of
light, sound or
heat!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions producing light, sound or heat!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been: a
production of
gas!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions causing colour changes!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
How to know a chemical
reaction has occurred?
A chemical
reaction has
occurred if there
has been: a
production of
a solid from
liquids.
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
Chemistry in the kitchen: chemical
reactions causing colour changes!
Can you
think of
examples?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
So, what can
affect the speed
of a chemical
reaction?
Do some research!
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
The rate of
chemical reactions
increases as
concentration
increases.
Rate of reaction
also increases as
temperature
increases
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
We can see an
increase in reaction
rate by:
1. An increase in the
reactants being used
up,
2. An increase in
the production of
products.
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
Answer these questions:
1. Why does fruit ripen more quickly in
summer than winter?
2. Which cook more quickly - potato
wedges or thin potato chips? Why?
3. Is food stored in a freezer still okay to
eat after a number of years? Explain.
Ext. What is an enzyme and how do they
work?
Tuesday, 16 April, 13
What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
1. Why does fruit ripen more quickly in
summer than winter?
The temperatures in summer are
higher. At a higher temperature, the
particles are moving faster. If the
particles are moving faster, then the
reaction will be faster also.
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What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
2. Which cook more quickly - potato
wedges or thin potato chips? Why?
The thin potato chips will cook faster.
This is because they have a larger
surface area to volume ratio.
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What affects the speed of a
chemical reaction?
3. Is food stored in a freezer still okay to
eat after a number of years? Explain.
Possibly, because very low temperatures
slow down the chemical reactions that
cause food to rot.
These factors need to be considered:
- Quick freezing is better!
- Temperature must be low enough
- Some foods can be frozen longer than
others
- Packaging is imprtant
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