Chemistry A-Level
proportion exceeding Eₐ
What proportion exceeding Eₐ means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of proportion exceeding Eₐ
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The fraction of particles with energy greater than or equal to Eₐ rises steeply, and it is this fraction that multiplies up the number of successful collisions.
Topics that use proportion exceeding Eₐ
- Effect of temperature on reaction rate (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- area beyond Eₐ
- control variables
- kinetic energy of particles
- mean energy versus tail
- rate of reaction
- rate proportional to 1/t
- temperature and rate
- water bath equilibration
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