Chemical Reaction Kinetics

Chemical reaction kinetics is the study of how fast chemical reactions occur and what factors influence their speed. It's closely related to chemical thermodynamics, which examines the energy changes during reactions. Kinetics looks at elements like concentration, temperature, and catalysts to determine reaction rates. The speed of a reaction can affect how products are formed and their stability. Understanding both kinetics and thermodynamics helps chemists predict how substances will behave in different conditions, aiding in everything from industrial processes to drug development.