Chemistry A-Level
Effect of temperature on rate
What Effect of temperature on rate means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Effect of temperature on rate
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Raising the temperature flattens and broadens the curve, so a greater proportion of molecules have energy at or above Ea, increasing the rate.
Topics that use Effect of temperature on rate
- Reaction rates (OCR A-Level)
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- Alternative reaction pathway
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