Yes, we can predict how fast reactions will happen by looking at temperature changes.

When the temperature goes up, the speed of a reaction often increases a lot! This idea is explained by something called the Arrhenius equation. It says that the rate constant, which we call ( k ), gets bigger quickly as the temperature rises. In fact, when the temperature goes up by 10°C, the reaction rate can double or even triple!

Key Points:

• Temperature Increase:

  • A 10°C rise can double the speed of reactions.
  • Usually, reactions increase by 2 to 3 times when the temperature rises.

• Particle Energy:

  • Higher temperatures mean particles move faster.
  • This faster movement causes particles to bump into each other more often and with more energy. This leads to quicker reactions.

By understanding these points, we can guess how changes in temperature will affect different chemical reactions.