As a reacting system gets hotter and hotter, do you predict the reaction to speed up or slow down? Is this unlimited? Is there a maximum or minimum of reactivity at some temperature? Do you predict the reaction fully consumes the reactants or will there always be some unreacted material? Does temperature change how fully the reactants are consumed?
As a reacting system gets hotter and hotter, the reaction usually speeds up due to the increase in temperature causing an increase in kinetic energy of the molecules, leading to more collisions and higher reaction rates. However, this increase in temperature is not unlimited and there is usually a maximum temperature at which the reaction rate levels off or decreases due to factors such as thermodynamic limitations or the decomposition of reactants.
There is typically a maximum or minimum of reactivity at some temperature, as each reaction has an optimal temperature range at which it proceeds most efficiently. Beyond this range, the reaction may not proceed as effectively or may even be inhibited.
The extent to which reactants are fully consumed in a reaction can depend on various factors including reactant concentrations, reaction conditions, and the specific reaction mechanism. In some cases, reactants may not be fully consumed and there may be unreacted material present in the system.
Temperature can certainly affect how fully the reactants are consumed, as higher temperatures can lead to increased reaction rates and more efficient consumption of reactants. However, other factors such as reactant concentrations, catalysts, and reaction kinetics also play a role in determining the extent of reactant consumption.