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Quarter 4 – Week 7: The Factors Affecting Chemical Reaction

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Grade 10, Quarter 4, Week – 7

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade/Sec: ____________________

Factors Affecting the Rate of Chemical Reaction

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Explain how the factors affecting rates of chemical reactions are applied in food
preservation, materials production, control of fire, pollution, and corrosion.
(S10MT – IVh-j-24)

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe effective collision resulting in the formation of products.

2. Determine the use of energy diagrams.
3. Describe the effect of the catalyst on the activation energy and reaction rate.
4. Determine the effect of temperature on the reaction rate.

Time Allotment: 2 hours

Key Concepts:

⮚ Chemical Reactions

In a chemical reaction, the rate of reaction refers to the speed at which reactants
break down and recombine to form new substances. Since a reaction involves the
breaking and forming of chemical bonds, contact between the species making up the
reactants is important. The species making up the reactants must come in contact
through collision theory. The Collision Theory explains that the chemical particles of
the reactants must collide with sufficient energy to break chemical bonds. In order for a
chemical reaction to proceed into completion, there must be an effective collisions
between reacting particles. The greater the rate of effective collision, the greater is
the reaction rate. There are two conditions for the collision to form a product. These are:

1. Collision between two reactant molecules must take place in the right orientation.
2. Collision must occur with enough energy to break the old bonds in the reactants so
that new bonds can form, thus forming the products.

To illustrate this theory, consider figure 1, the hypothetical chemical reaction involving
two hypothetical gases, A2 and B2.

The reaction follows: A2 (g) + B2 (g) 2 AB(g)

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
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 Conditions Before Collision Collision After Collision
Sufficient
energy and A B
A B A B
Proper
orientation:
Reaction A B A B
A B
Occur
Products are
formed They collide with sufficient
Reactant particles approaches each
energy and correct
other Products formed
orientation

Insufficient
energy and A B B
A B A
proper
orientation:
A B A B A B
No reaction
occur
Reactant particles approaches each
They collide with Reactant particles
other
insufficient energy and separate
correct orientation

Wrong
orientation of A A B B A A B B A A B B
reactants : No
reaction
occur
B B
B
A A A A
B B A A B

Reactant particles approaches each

other They collide with incorrect Reactant particles
orientation separate

Figure 1 The reaction of a hypothetical gases A2 and B2

⮚ Activation Energy
The minimum amountof energy that reactant particles must possess in order to
react is called activation energy. For example, if hydrogen and oxygen are mixed
together at room temperature, they do not react, no reaction takes place. But if a burning
splinter or spark is introduced into the mixture, an explosive “popping sound” occurs
immediately. If properly colliding molecules have kinetic energy equal to or greater than
the activation energy, a reaction will take place; if not, they move away from each other
unchanged. This is again illustrated in figure 1 by the two hypothetical diatomic
elements A2 and B2, as they move to a collision with the proper orientation that has
enough energy for reaction, and finally to the formation of products.
The energy level of reactants is always at the left – hand end of the energy diagram,
and the energy level of products is always at the right – hand end . A potential energy
diagram shows the change in potential energy of a system as reactants are converted
into products.

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
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 Figure 2. Activation energy is the potential energy difference between the activated complex and the
reactants.
Chemistry for the New Millenium

⮚ The Effect of a Catalyst

A catalyst is a substance that increases or decrceases the rate of a chemical

reaction without being used up in the reaction. It change the mechanism of a chemical
reaction by increasing its rate significantly. In the presence of a catalyst, the chemical
reaction requires a smaller amount of energy to form the products. Catalyst have the
following characteristics:

● Provides an alternate reaction pathway.

● Accelerates a reaction (Increases the rate)
● Unchanged at the end
● Lowers the Activation Energy (Ea)

Figure 3. Energy profiles of catalyzed and uncatalyzed pathways

Exploring Life through Science Chemistry

⮚ The Effect of Temperature

At any temperature, the particles of reacting substances possess characteristics
average velocity and energy. As the temperature increases, the energy of the particles also
increases, resulting in greater movements of the particles. This will result in the increase
in the number of collisions between particles, thus increasing the rate of reaction.

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph
 Figure 4. Temperature and Reaction Rate
https://opentextbc.ca/introductorychemistry/chapter/factors-that-affect-the-rate-of-reactions-2/

Activity 1. How Effective Am I?

Learning Objective:
Describe effective collision resulting in the formation of products.

What you need:

Activity sheets, Answer sheets, and pen

What to do: Write in the three circles below the word that best describe an effective collision.
Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

EFFECTIVE
COLLISION

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph
 Activity 2. Am I Activated?

Learning Objective:
Determine the use of energy diagrams.
What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, and pen,
What to do: From the word list to the right, select the term that describe the energy represented
by each letter (A, B, C, D) in the energy diagram. Write that term in the box beside the letter.
Letter A is done for you. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Word List

B PE of
Products
PE of
Reactants

PE of Reactants Activation
Energy
C
Heat of

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Activation+energy

Guide Questions:
1. What are the components of an Energy Diagram?
___________________________________________________________
2. Why is energy diagram important in studying chemical reaction?
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Rubric for scoring:

Points Description
3 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concept, and
has no misconception.
2 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concepts,
but with minimal misconception.
1 Practical application is explained consistent to the concepts, but with
misconception.

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph
 Activity 3. Catalyst vs. Activation Energy and Reaction Rate
Learning Objective:
Describe the effect of the catalyst on the activation energy and reaction rate.

What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, pen

Part I. Catalyst on the Activation Energy

What to do: Analyze the diagram below, and label the activation energy as to
with catalyst or with no catalyst. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

High

1.

2.

Low

https://www.google.com/search?q=catalyst+in+the+activation+energy
Guide Question:
What does the graph show about the effect of a catalyst on the activation energy?
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Part II. Catalyst on Reaction Rate

What to do: Study the graph below and answer the question that follow. Write your answer in
a separate sheet of paper.

5s 10s 15s 20s 25s 30s

Reaction rate
https://www.google.com/search?q=catalyst+in+the+activation+energy

Guide Question:

What does the graph show about the effect of a catalyst on the rate of reaction?
__________________________________________________________________________.

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph
 Activity 4. Reaction rate Vs. Temperature
Learning Objective:
Determine the effect of temperature on the reaction rate.

What you need: Activity sheets, Answer sheets, pen

What to do: Study the graph below showing the temperature and the reaction rate in mole per
second of a particular substance and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of
paper.

https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Southeast_Missouri_State_University/Ragain_CH185%3A_General_Chemistry

Guide Questions:
1. At what temperature does a substance reach to the rate of 4.0 mole per second?
_____________
2. What is the rate of the substance at 200 K? _____________
3. Which temperature is needed to raise the rate of reaction to 2.1 mole per second?
___________________

4. How is the effect of temperature on the reaction rate?

________________________________________________________________________________.

Reflection:
Why does milk take a longer time to become sour when placed in a refrigerator?

_______________________________________________________________________________.
Rubric for scoring:
Points Description
3 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concept, and
has no misconception.
2 Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concepts,
but with minimal misconception.
1 Practical application is explained consistent to the concepts, but with
misconception.

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph
References for Learners:

Bayquen, A.V. (2007) Chemistry. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. 927 Quezon City Avenue,
Quezon City pp.177 – 182

Mapa, Amelia P., et.al (2001) Chemistry. SD Publications, Inc. G. Araneta Avenue , Quezon City
pp. 204 – 209.

Soriano, Emil F., et.al (2000) Chemistry for the New Millenium. Adriana Printing Co.,Inc.776
Aurora Blvd, Cubao, Quezon City

Accessed from Unknown Author. Microsoft World,

https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Southeast_Missouri_State_University/
Ragain_CH185%3A_General_Chemistry Accessed on April 5, 2021
Accessed from Unknown Author. Microsoft World,
https://www.google.com/search?q=catalyst+in+the+activation+energy
Accessed on March 29, 2021
Accessed from Unknown Author. Microsoft World,
https://opentextbc.ca/introductorychemistry/chapter/factors-that-affect-the-rate-
ofreactions-2/ Accessed on

Answer Key
Activity 4: Reaction rate
Activity 1: How Vs. Temperature
Effective Am I?
350K
Sufficient
0.4 mole per
energy
second
Right
300K
orientation
The higher the
Reactant
temperature, the
Activity 2: Am I Activated? higher the rate of
PE of Reactants reaction.

Activation Energy
Heat of reaction
Reflection:
PE of Products
Milk take a longer time to
Guide Questions: become sour when place in
a refrigerator because the
PE of Products, PE of average kinetic energy of
Reactants, Activation Energy, Heat the molecules slows down
of Reaction due to the decrease in
The energy diagrams shows temperature.
the change in potential energy of a

Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO

Activity Maningalao
School/Station: 3: Catalyst Vs. School
National High Activation energy and
Division: Agusan del
Reaction Norte
Rate
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph
Part 1: Catalyst on the Activation Energy
Without catalyst
Author: MYLENE B. ZABALLERO
School/Station: Maningalao National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte
email address: mylene.zaballero001@deped.gov.ph