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Describe the conditions that affect the rate of a chemical reaction.

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Reactions occur when 2 molecules effectively collide, each having minimum energetic and correct orientation.
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The rates at which reactants are consumed and products are formed during chemical reactions vary greatly. Five factors typically affecting the rates of chemical reactions will be explored in this section: the chemical nature of the reacting substances, the state of subdivision (one large lump versus many small particles) of the reactants, the temperature of the reactants, the concentration of the reactants, and the presence of a catalyst.

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