Chemistry A-Level
optimum temperature
What optimum temperature means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of optimum temperature
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Held near 30 to 40 °C because below this the enzymes work too slowly, and much above it they are denatured and stop working altogether.
Topics that use optimum temperature
- Alcohol production (AQA A-Level)
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