Chemistry Reaction Kinetics PMDC 2020
PMDC Verified Question 47 of 80
The study of rates of chemical reactions and the factors that affect the rates of chemical reactions is known as:
A
Stoichiometry
B
Electrochemistry
C
Thermodynamics
D
Chemical kinetics
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Official Correct Choice:
Option D: Chemical kinetics
Concept:

Chemistry is divided into branches based on what physical properties of matter are being studied.

Solution:

  • Chemical kinetics is the specific branch of physical chemistry concerned entirely with measuring the speed (rate) of chemical reactions and understanding the mechanisms and factors (like temperature, concentration, and catalysts) that alter this speed.


Why other options are incorrect:

Thermodynamics studies energy changes and reaction spontaneity, not speed. Stoichiometry studies mass relationships. Electrochemistry studies electron transfer.

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