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Chemistry
Grade 12: Rate of reaction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reaction rate | The change in concentration of reactants or products per unit time. |
| Catalyst | A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing a permanent change. |
| Heat of reaction (ΔH) | The energy absorbed or released in a chemical reaction. |
| Exothermic reactions | Reactions that release energy. |
| Endothermic reactions | Reactions that absorb energy. |
| Activation energy | The minimum energy needed for a reaction to take place. |
| Activated complex | The unstable transition state from reactants to products. |