Chemical Kinetics is the branch of chemistry that studies the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that influence these rates. It helps scientists understand how quickly reactions occur and the mechanisms behind them. By analyzing reaction rates, researchers can predict how changes in conditions, such as temperature or concentration, affect the speed of a reaction. The study of Chemical Kinetics involves various concepts, including reaction order, activation energy, and catalysts. Reaction order indicates how the rate depends on the concentration of reactants, while activation energy is the minimum energy required for a reaction to proceed. Catalysts are substances that speed up reactions without being consumed.