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Unit 5 · Reactivity 2: How much, how fast and how far? · Topic 5.2

IB Chemistry — How fast? The rate of chemical change

Topic 5.2 of IB Chemistry covers How fast? The rate of chemical change, which is part of Unit 5: Reactivity 2: How much, how fast and how far?. Students explore key concepts including Rate of reaction and collision theory, Factors affecting rate and the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution. A strong understanding of how fast? the rate of chemical change is essential for IB Chemistry exams and builds the foundation for connected topics across the syllabus.

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What you'll learn in Topic 5.2

  • 5.2.1 Rate of reaction and collision theory
  • 5.2.2 Factors affecting rate and the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution
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5.2.1

Rate of reaction and collision theory

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5.2.2

Factors affecting rate and the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution

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