Investigate the rate of reaction between HCl and Na2S 2O3

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Investigate the rate of reaction between HCl and Na2S 2O3

For this piece of coursework we are investigating the rates of

reaction and he effect different changes have on them. The rate of

reaction is the rate of loss of a reactant or the rate of formation of

a product during a chemical reaction. We are studying the affect of

changing concentration of Na2S2O3 Solution and dilute HCl.

I believe these variables will affect the rate of reaction:

· Surface area

· Pressure

· Temperature

· Catalyst

· Concentration

Concentration

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If the concentration of a solution is increased there are more

reactant particles per unit volume. This increased the probability of

reactant particles colliding with each other.

Pressure

If the pressure is increased the particles in the gas are pushed

closer. This increases the concentration and that will change the rate

of reaction.

Surface Area

If a solid is powdered then there is a greater surface area available

for a reaction, compared to the same mass of unpowdered solid. Only

particles on the surface of the solid will be able to go though with

collisions with the particles in a solution or gas.

Temperature Change

When the temperature is raised these things may happen:

· The peak will be at a higher energy

· The peak is lower

· The peak is broader

· There is a large increase in the number of particles which higher

energies

Catalysts

A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a r...

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