Diamonds are forever, aren’t they? Episode 23 recaps reaction rates and rate laws. We start with the definition of a reaction rate using our stoichiometry sandwiches as an analogy (1:30). Focusing on reactants or products, we can measure the rate of appearance or disappearance (2:20). Using collisions, we discuss the factors that influence the rate of a reaction (3:00): concentration of reactants, the temperature, the surface area, or using a catalyst. Zooming in on the relationship between reaction rate and concentration, the episode recaps rate laws. It describes the setup of a rate law using the proportionality constant and reaction orders (5:19) for a general equation as well as for the formation of hydrogen iodide (6:53).Question:(8:22) How will the reaction rate change as the reaction progresses?A. decrease B. increase C. stay constantThank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE