2.4 - Physical State and Nature of Reactants
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What are the three states of matter?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when ice melts.
How does the physical state of a reactant affect its reaction rate?
💡 Hint: Consider how freely gas particles move compared to solids.
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Which physical state of matter typically reacts fastest?
💡 Hint: Think about movement—who can run the fastest?
True or False: Steric hindrance increases reaction rates.
💡 Hint: Visualize moving through a crowded room.
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Given two reactions: A → B involves strong bonds while C + D → E involves weak bonds. Predict which will have a faster rate and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the energy needed to break each bond in your reasoning.
Discuss how temperature might moderate the effects of bond strength and polarity on reaction rates.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects movement and energy in a reaction.
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