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Rates of Reaction Teacher Guidance

This fun PowerPoint can be used as a starter or plenary when learning about rates of reaction.

The slides contain hidden pictures of ‘rate of reaction’ experiments. To reveal the picture, pupils are required
to answer the questions on the slide. Pupils can either choose a number or you may source a nine-sided
virtual dice.

Some repetition occurs to instill important information.

Picture 1 - Temperature Effects


1. What must happen to particles if a reaction is to occur?

They must collide.

2. State Le Chatelier’s principle.

If the conditions of a reversible reaction (at equilibrium) are changed, the system will counteract that
change.

3. Define the term ‘dynamic equilibrium’.

Both the forward and backward reactions are happening at the same pace.

4. Explain how surface area affects the rate of reaction.

The greater the surface area (the smaller the particles), the faster the rate of reaction.

5. What is a precipitate?

An insoluble product produced by a reaction.

6. Describe a method of measuring the rate of reaction if a gas is produced.

Change in mass or using a gas syringe.

7. What is an exothermic reaction? Name an example.

Energy is transferred to the surroundings, giving an increase in temperature. Examples include


combustion, neutralisation reactions, hand warmers.

8. What is a catalyst?

A catalyst speeds up the rate of reaction without being used in the reaction.

9. True or false? Energy is released when bonds are formed.

True.

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Rates of Reaction Teacher Guidance
Picture 2 - Effect of Particle Size
1. Explain what is meant by ‘collision theory’.

In order for a reaction to occur, the particles need to collide.

2. How does concentration affect the rate of reaction?

The more concentrated the solutions, the more particles to collide, the faster the rate of reaction.

3. Sketch a graph to show both a slow and fast rate of reaction.

4. What is an endothermic reaction?

Energy is taken in from the surroundings, there will be a temperature decrease.

5. How can the rate of reaction be calculated from experimental results?

amount of reactant used or product formed


time

6. Name an endothermic reaction.

Thermal decomposition, sports cold packs.

7. Sketch the symbol to show a reversible reaction.

8. State a disadvantage of using a catalyst.

Expensive.

9. Sketch an energy level diagram for an endothermic reaction.

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Picture 3 - Sodium Thiosulphate and Hydrochloric Acid
1. What is an exothermic reaction.

Energy transferred to the environment leading to a temperature increase.

2. Define the term ‘activation energy’.

The amount of energy required for a reaction to take place.

3. True or false? Energy is released when bonds are formed.

True.

4. Name the 4 factors affecting the rate of reaction.

Temperature, surface area, concentration, catalyst.

5. Name an exothermic reaction.

Combustion, neutralisation, hand warmers.

6. What is a precipitate?

An insoluble product produced by a reaction.

7. What is a reversible reaction?

The products can react to form the reactants.

8. Define the term ‘dynamic equilibrium’.

Both the forward and backward reactions are happening at the same pace.

9. True or false? Catalysts are all enzymes.

False.

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