Interactive Science | Physical Science > Chapter Five, Lesson Three: Controlling Chemical Reactions > Flashcards
activation energy
Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
concentration
Concentration is the amount of a substance in a given volume.
catalyst
A catalyst increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy needed.
enzymes
The cells in your body contain thousands of biological catalysts called enzymes that help reactions occur at body temperature.
inhibitor
A material used to decrease the rate of a chemical reaction is an inhibitor.