Environmental factors are really important when we look at how chemicals react with each other. Let’s make it simple to understand!

1. Temperature:

• Example: When it’s cold, chemical reactions can slow down. For instance, think about ice turning into water. The cold temperature affects how we see ice and water as reactants and products.

2. Pressure:

• Example: In reactions that involve gases, higher pressure can help make fewer gas molecules. For example, when nitrogen and hydrogen come together to make ammonia, using more pressure can help create more ammonia.

3. pH Levels:

• Example: The acidity or basicity of a solution can change how substances react. A good example is when hydrochloric acid reacts with baking soda. This reaction makes carbon dioxide gas. The pH level can change how fast the reaction happens and what products we get.

4. Concentration:

• When you have a lot of reactants, the reaction can happen faster. For instance, if you dilute vinegar (which is acetic acid) with water, it creates less carbon dioxide when it reacts with baking soda.

In short, knowing about these environmental factors helps us understand and predict what will happen in chemical reactions!